Volvo V40 owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission gear slipping (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Power Train problems |
While driving the transmission locked up locking the rear tires which made it difficult to control the vehicle. Read details...
Transmission slips, rpm/speed increases at approx 30 mph intermittently and after a turn for approx 1-2 seconds, causing an unsafe, and alarming experience. Read details...
While driving 5 mph on a snowy hill traction control failed. Vehicle was unmoveable. Vehicle towed to dealer, sensor was replaced. Please add further information. 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...