Seat Belt Problems of Volvo S40

Volvo S40 owners have reported 16 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Volvo S40

The Seat Belt problem

The drivers seat belt does not lock/latch in properly. Everytime I enter the vehicle I reach for my seat belt and buckle myself, well so I thought I did. When I insert the belt it seems as though its buckles however once I start to drive the belt comes un done and it I always have to pull over to   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The vehicle was taken for an oil change when the consumer found out the rear brakes were completely gone. The rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. The total cost for all repairs were $545. 61. Also the seat belt had to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

2007 Volvo s-40. Consumer writes regarding a seat belt defect after suffering an injury to the eye due to a rear end collision the consumer stated he was struck from the rear while stopped yielding to traffic.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Front seat belts are cutting into trim panels causing fraying of seat belts. Seat belt failure inevitable. Dt   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S40. The contact was involved in a fender bender and the rsr (seat belt restraint) light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced, but the light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced.   Read details...




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