Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2002 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension noise (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension springs (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Volvo S40


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Volvo S40

The Suspension Noise problem

Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items NHTSA 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

Both rear springs broke, vehicle had less then 40k miles.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

While driving the right front and right rear coil springs broke and the front coil spring damaged the tire. Dealer stocks these expensive springs (both front and rear) in larger than normal amounts due to incidences of breakage.   Read details...


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