general problems of the 2004 Volvo S40

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Volvo S40. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volvo S40 based on all problems reported for the 2004 S40.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

Having a coolant leakage, crash mode and safety alarm system check keeps coming on. . . When crash mode comes on. . . Car just shuts off.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2010

When driving my car, he start going faster without pressing a gas pedal when I press the brake the car turn off, I put the gear changing on park and start the car again, the rpm start going crazy, the car have only 30000 miles.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated automatically. The vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had a difficult time pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle behind her notified her that the vehicle was on fire. Flames appeared while attempting to pull over the vehicle. The police department was notified. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the Volvo dealer. The tires and other equipment were damaged by the flames. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2005

Consumer complained about electrical problems. The windshield wipers suddenly cut on and off at times; the power windows and doors did not work, and gas gauge always showed that vehicle had no fuel. Also, airbag light came on. Finally, the trunk did not open.


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