Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Volvo V40

Volvo V40 owners have reported 5 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volvo V40

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
4
Cruise Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Volvo V40

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo V40. The contact shifted into reverse with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and drove over a plastic trash receptacle, ceramic pot and then crashed into the side of a nearby house.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

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...




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