Volvo V40 owners have reported 13 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2005 (Sep/Nov/Dec): engine check light on 3 times. Dealer repaired all 3 times and following months, which is 2006, having sudden shifting/accelarating at low speed. Dealer fixed 2 times and 1 time couldnot find the issue. Aug. Read details...
2000 Volvo V40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. I started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the a/c on and when I had steady pressure on the accelerator (I. E. Icruising at a steady speed). Read details...
Oil came out of engine - oil light not come on - engine stopped in middle of highway with no warning. Just missed an accident - steering locked, engine stopped - coasted to edge of hwy. Reported to Volvo - said my fault - would not inspect instruments. Cost $7100. Read details...
Motor mounts broke while being serviced by the dealer. Consumer felt the part was defective upon delivery. The left and right engine motor mounts collapsed. The right and left side upper engine mount was replaced. Read details...
The vehicle both accelerated and decelerated without input, placing me in a very unsafe situation. When I stopped the car the engine, which had overheated, the radiator hose blew out. The radiator hose was replaced. Read details...