Warning Light On Problems of Volvo S40

Volvo S40 owners have reported 5 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo S40 based on all problems reported for the S40.

1 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 04/27/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel and entire vehicle began to shake as there was an abnormal noise. In addition, the air conditioner, radio, horn and sun roof failed to function when activated. The srs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecm, front axles and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.

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2 Warning Light On problem of the 2004 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 10/19/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The dealer was contacted and advised him that the occupant weight sensor may have failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered him a 10 percent coupon. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000.

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3 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 05/26/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that the passenger air bag off warning light illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and advised that the air bag weight sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified and advised that they would contact him with an estimate for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

4 Warning Light On problem of the 2004 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 01/14/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40. The contact stated that the driver side air bags were previously replaced under warranty due to the warning light illuminating continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance but the dealer informed him that the air bags needed to be replaced. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 89,000.

5 Warning Light On problem of the 2004 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 11/23/2010

Srs warning light on defective occupant weight sensor.


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