Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2004 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
Dear sir or madam, I bought the Volvo S40 for its safety record. This one is a 2004 Volvo S40. At that time, it had about 43k miles on it. Now, it has 53k miles on it. On 23rd February 2009, the steering wheel completely froze up on the interstate making it very difficult to change lanes, etc. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40. While driving 60 mph, the contact experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. The first time he took the vehicle to the dealer, they stated that hard steering was a common characteristic of that model vehicle. Read details...
Multiple failures. Air bag system, problem starting and noise in steering. The vehicle also had an air condition problem. The air bag light illuminated on 3 occasions. The consumer stated the passenger seat was equipped with a device that weighed passengers to determine if the air bag should be Read details...