Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2005 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2005 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo S40

Problem Category Number of Problems
Accelerator Pedal problems
4
Vehicle Speed Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2005 Volvo S40

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Accelerator pedal is too close to brake pedal; possible interfernce when wearing certain shoes.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

As I accelerated to pass another car the overdrive got stuck. Even as I hit the brakes the car didn't stop. I put it in neutral and it started making a sound as if something was holding it back and would not stop. After approximately 5 minutes of hitting the brakes the overdrive finally let go.   Read details...


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