Volvo V40 owners have reported 2 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
Failure of upper strut mount bushings causing loss of suspension / steering. Replaced for the third time on 2000 v-40 Volvo. Recently Volvo offered a newly designed heavy duty mount at three time the replacement cost demonstrating that original equipment mount was severely under designed. Read details...
While driving home from work and trying to pull into the community development, went to apply brakes, and they depressed about 1 inch. Was not able to stop. Had to take foot off brakes, then slammed on them, and vehicle stopped. Read details...