Volvo S40 owners have reported 18 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I bought a 2001 Volvo S40 from tom blevins owner of popples garage. The odometer quit working as soon as I bought it. The key would get stuck in the ignition and would have to be left in the ignition. The drivers side window got stuck in the down position because of a faulty controller. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Volvo S40. The contact stated she went to a store and when she returned to her vehicle it would not start. The warning lights illuminated on the dash panel and a signal appeared on the dash that stated "turn steering and try again". Read details...
Multiple failures. Air bag system, problem starting and noise in steering. The vehicle also had an air condition problem. The air bag light illuminated on 3 occasions. The consumer stated the passenger seat was equipped with a device that weighed passengers to determine if the air bag should be Read details...
Defective security alarm. Read details...
Defective dsa steering. Read details...