Volvo S40 owners have reported 26 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
After buying the vehicle on 7/9/21, the car started having problems with the cooling system. I took it to a repair shop and they said the cooling system was overfilled. The air problem continued. I took it back to the dealership who said they fixed it but it continued. Read details...
While driving the right front and right rear coil springs broke and the front coil spring damaged the tire. Dealer stocks these expensive springs (both front and rear) in larger than normal amounts due to incidences of breakage. Read details...
Front end suspension isn't right,pulls when driving and there is a knocking items NHTSA 10016415 and 630879. Check engine has always been on 10003441. There is a clunking noise when shifting 10003398. There was never an accident these are just ongoing things and the suspension may cause an accident Read details...
The vehicle continually pulls to the left or right, the dealer has performed numerous alignments but the problem still exist. Nlm Read details...
I own a 2000 Volvo S40. We just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in the front suspension. Problem started at 44,191 miles. Now at 59,800. Two sets of control arm bushings and two sets of sway bar bushings replaced. Noise returns within 2000 mi of service. Read details...