Visibility Related Problems of the 2006 Volvo S40

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2006 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the sun roof (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volvo S40

Problem Category Number of Problems
Sun Roof problems
3
Windshield problems
1
Defogger Heater problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2006 Volvo S40

The Sun Roof problem

Car was parked in the driveway at my house overnight. When I opened the driver's door today mid-day, I saw glass all over the front seats. The sunroof had exploded upward. The edges of the glass still remaining in the sunroof are clearly pushed up and outward, not downward into the car as it would   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. While driving at speeds of 35 mph, the front windshield suddenly cracked on the passenger side without warrant. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and stated they would not replace the windshield or honor the contacts warranty. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Defogger Heater problem

2006 Volvo S40-2. 4i and according to forums about others who have the same heater blower problems that can cause an accident, when cold weather, the heater does not defrost the front windshield or side mirrors, heater stopped working like others reported in the forum, there was an actual recall   Read details...


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