13 problems have been reported for the 2009 Volvo S40. The following chart shows the 9 most common problems for 2009 Volvo S40. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Wheel | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Suspension |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Volvo S40 in 2009.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volvo S40, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Volvo S40 with the Volvo S40 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 S40 is 13 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Volvo S40 is 56.