Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3740 | 10/25/2007 | 3740 | 10022375 | Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07. *nj | 08/09/2007 |
| 3814 | 06/15/2005 | 10016667 | Driver information module dim replacing procedure. due to an unclear procedure, damage may occur to driver information module (dim) if it needs to be replaced. to include volvo v50 2004. *sc | 09/26/2005 | |
| 2522 | 02/16/2005 | 10016657 | Ecm dtc 2110/2210, caused by open fuse f33. volvo v50 2004 *sc | 09/26/2005 | |
| 3729 | 09/30/2004 | 10016110 | Electrical problems related to door functions may occur due to corrosion in the a-pillar connector (connection to the front door). *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 3203 | 07/14/2005 | 10016701 | Alternator; noisy. to include volvo v50 2004 *sc | 09/27/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 29500 | 1 | |
| When driving my car, he start going faster without pressing a gas pedal when i press the brake the car turn off, i put the gear changing on park and start the car again, the rpm start going crazy, the car have only 30000 miles. *tw | |||
| 12/24/2008 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated automatically. the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact had a difficult time pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle behind her notified her that the vehicle was on fire. flames appeared while attempting to pull over the vehicle. the police department was notified. the vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the volvo dealer. the tires and other equipment were damaged by the flames. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 65,000. | |||
| 12/29/2006 | 25000 | 4 | 08/30/2004 |
| Dashboard went crazy, fading in and out. all panels were unreadable, speedometer, radio, temperature gauge. car accelerated on its own, without my foot on the pedal. cd was shot into the backseat landing in my child safety seat. all of this occurred while driving on the highway. in all 3 instances the message indicator stated to not drive the car. i had the car towed to 2 different dealers. the first time they said it was the software and reinstalled. the second time, they replaced the alternator and the car was in the shop for over a week, the third time, the replace the cem module and radio. the the fourth time the car wouldn't read the key and had to be towed and they replaced the steering module. this car has been in the shop 3 times in less than 6 months for 3 electrical related issues the car only has 42,000 mile. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2006 | 51000 | 2 | 07/17/2004 |
| I was driving home at night when all of the gauges in my car went out completely. i had no speedometer, no gas reading, no engine heat meter, the message center was out, no turn signals. this is a 2 year old vehicle that was purchased brand new from volvo in 2004. i had to drive home 60 miles on an extreme;y dark road with no safety gauges- i couldn't call for roadside as i was alone and am a woman- i wasn't going to stop on the side of the road to wait for roadside. i was told by volvo that it was the ddm module and the wiring harness- my electrical /computer system went bad. how is that possible in a brand new car? furthermore, i was 1,000 miles over the manufacturer's warranty of 50,000 miles- thus volvo charged me $1,645.00. within in minutes of driving the car after it was repaired- the service engine light came on. i was told that my software had to be upgraded and my throttle cleaned? i believe that the electrical/computer systems in these cars are no good. *nm | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 10000 | 30 | 06/09/2004 |
| The vehicle has the following intermittent electrical problems. dashboard, radio, climate controls turn-off by themselves. wipers activate by themselves. srs warnings are displayed. fuel door button does not activate. ignition will not active so car will not start. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 7 | ||
| Consumer complained about electrical problems. the windshield wipers suddenly cut on and off at times; the power windows and doors did not work, and gas gauge always showed that vehicle had no fuel. also, airbag light came on. finally, the trunk did not open. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 5 | ||
| 2004 volvo s40 experiencing problems with the rear tail light assembly. *mr the left rear tail light assembly was intermittent. at night there would be no rear tail lights. the right front park light and the yellow side marker light had gone out as well. the dealer replaced the cem. the vehicle's battery lasted 8 months. *sc | |||