Volvo S40 2008
Model S40 made in 2008 by Volvo got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 28 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to vehicle speed control, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5 turbo, 2.4.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 18/26/21 | 22.1469/36.4714/26.9015 | Premium | 2142 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 21.7/35.5/26.3008 | Premium | 2250 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.4 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25.0004/39.5001/29.9472 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.4 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25/39.7/29.9985 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/27/22 | 23.8987/38.4468/28.8033 | Premium | 2048 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 19/28/23 | 24.4/39.5/29.4695 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V329000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 04/14/2008 to 05/27/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1020 | 08/13/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/23/2008 | 07/23/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. a section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. if the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 13, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 201.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-19139 | 10/17/2008 | 10027424 | Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. the pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgr | 01/14/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| SMB 28 200 | 08/01/2008 | 10026148 | Volvo: pzev (s40/v50) vehicles have extended warranty coverage for the engine manage ment software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. pzev csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| RTJ-19745 | 10/15/2008 | 10027304 | Volvo: on the pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle)crankcase ventilation hose and oil trap replacement. the crankcase ventilation hose may crack which may lead to non compliance with evaporative emission legal requirements. *pe | 01/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 432 025 | 07/01/2008 | 10025482 | Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe | 08/13/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| RTJ-20293 | 04/27/2009 | 10030425 | A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe | 10/02/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 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 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| TL-20109 | 09/02/2010 | 10034507 | Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. a knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel. *pe | 11/22/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| US15309.4.1 | 04/23/2012 | 10044085 | Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012. | 05/09/2012 | |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| TJ-7732 | 04/22/2010 | 10033809 | Volvo: grinding bearing noise from rear hub, awd. may be grinding noise from rear hub on vehicles with all wheel drive (awd). symptom could be caused by worn out hub bearing due to geometrical conflict with brake dust shield. *pe | 09/20/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 volvo s40. she stated that while driving 2 mph and parking the vehicle with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into a store window. there were frontal damages to the vehicle. she suffered chest injuries. a police report is available. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they are waiting for the diagnostic test results. there have been no repairs done to the vehicle. the failure and current mileage were 10000. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2008 volvo s40. the contact stated while driving 40 mph in a snow storm the windshield wipers malfunction causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contacts vision was impaired so the contact left the vehicle on the road until the snow stopped. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer notice the wiper arm popped off. four weeks later the contact was driving in the snow and the windshield wiper malfunctioned again. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer and the dealer discovered the wiper motor failed. the contact has not had the wiper motor repaired. the contact stated the vehicle is unsafe to drive in bad climate. the failure mileage was 53,000. jo | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | los angeles | 90007 | Lumen Automotive Group, LLC | |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 28227 | Charlotte Import Cars, Inc. | 563-1000 |
| NC | Raleigh | 27604 | Weaver Bros., Inc. | 8766611 |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89117 | Sonic- Volvo LV, LLC | 304-6603 |