The Lemon Index2007 Volvo S40. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 400 and 35,000 miles. Median 3,000, from 7 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 29% |
| Electrical | 29% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
10V566000 Nov 2010 Equipment / Electrical / Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Defect. VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy. VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMI
08V101000 Mar 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
Defect. VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Risk. THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Manufacturer communications 161
Volvo filed 161 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent electrical door functions
- The 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which
- When going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the…
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 5-cyl | Auto (S5) | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 27 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Auto (S5) | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2004–2011 Volvo S40, 10.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 687K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 546K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 439K |
| Cooling system | 3 | 383K |
| Steering & suspension | 6 | 223K |
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 126K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 3 | 99K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 94K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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