Windshield Problems of Volvo S40

Volvo S40 owners have reported 6 problems related to windshield (under the visibility 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 Windshield problem of the 2006 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 05/13/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S40. While driving at speeds of 35 mph, the front windshield suddenly cracked on the passenger side without warrant. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and stated they would not replace the windshield or honor the contacts warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 38,000.

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2 Windshield problem of the 2005 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 01/31/2008

Windshield wipers are ineffective. Dealer tried polishing the windshield, replacing the blades, and eventually replaced the windshield. We tried to increase the frequency of cleaning the blades. There was no improvement. Here is a link to a forum for the Volvo S40 t5 that shows that others are having the same problem. . Read more...

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3 Windshield problem of the 2005 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 12/30/2004

I own a 2005 Volvo S40 2. 4i that was purchased in December 2004. The issue is the separation of the accelerator and brake pedals as well as the separation of the brake pedal/arm and the transmission tunnel, which provides overall clearance for the right foot. They are too close together and while driving, my foot tends to hit the brake pedal slighty when I want to push on the accelerator. In addition to this, the windshield is quite easily chipped. I have 4000 miles on my car and there are already 9 chips in the windshield. My parents have more than 150,000 miles on two different cars and only two chips in one of the windshields. This is not a defect but more of a quality issue. Could you look into this as well. Thank you.

4 Windshield problem of the 2001 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 04/16/2004

When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. The dealership will be notified. The dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem. The transmission jerking occurred, the engine light would come on. There would be a burning oil smell, the gear shifter would not release and would stick intermittently, the steering wheel squeaked and was unable to be duplicated, the windshield wipers would squeak, and the speaker was erratic. Trhe battery was replaced, the tail lights were out, the windshield was replaced.

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5 Windshield problem of the 2000 Volvo S40

Failure Date: 01/14/2003

The vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. Upon impact,the windshield blew out, the seats reclined and the air bags failed to deploy.

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6 Windshield problem of the 2002 Volvo S40

There is a dangerous reflection of the taupe dash off the windshield of my new Volvo, which the company has refused to acknowledge. . Read more...

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