Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2001 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volvo S40


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Volvo S40

The Power Train problem

I have a 2001 Volvo S40. At about 90,000 miles the gear shift button broke. Now you can change the gears with out pressing the brake pedal. I have small children so I have to keep my car locked at all times when I'm not in it.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Vehicle hesitates upon accerleration , almost to the point it feels as though it is going to stall. I had the vehicle to my local Volvo dealer back in novemeber of 2004, but after $700. 00 in diagnostic charges no problem was detected.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. The dealership will be notified. The dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem. The transmission jerking occurred, the engine light would come on.   Read details...


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