Volvo V40 2002
Model V40 made in 2002 by Volvo got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 1.9 turbo engine.
Model 2002
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 Turbo | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 22/30/25 | 23.9/37.9/28.6649 | Premium | 990 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
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 - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V284000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/01/2000 to 01/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 220407 | 12/19/2003 | OVSC | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 08/01/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, child restraint anchorage systems. the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. if the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. owner notification began on december 19, 2003. owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| 8833 | 07/29/2003 | 10003400 | Moisture in b-pillar side impact sensor. *tt | 10/17/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 2515 | 07/31/2003 | 2515 | 10003441 | The diagnosis of front and rear oxygen sensors can prove difficult since the operation of the rear sensor can influence the operation of the front sensor. the sensors share common sources of potential faults but also have unique fault sour | 10/20/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3658 | 05/01/2007 | 10022341 | Immobilizer warning lamp lit or flashing, immo-dtc 321. *kb | 08/02/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 6007 | 08/29/2003 | 10016415 | Front end pulls left or right (camber adjustment) *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| 7601 | 01/31/2002 | 630879 | Experiencing a knocking noise from the front suspension. *tt | 04/25/2002 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 006 | 01/10/2006 | 10019023 | Winter tire applications. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 6104 | 07/24/2003 | 10003398 | Clunking noise may be heard during gear changes between drive and reverse. *tt | 10/17/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 50200 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. my daughter drives the car. i have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. this has happened to me occasionally and i can count like 20 times. my daughter experienced this and i do not have a count. i called carlsen volvo (650 - 493-1515 x 254) in palo alto and the service rep, dan said that the car has no recall. the car stalled when i drove it to costco in redwood city for tire change on 9/19/2008. can you tell me how i can resolve this problem before a major accident happens? *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Brakes failed on may 17. dealer could not find problem. brakes failed on may 28. dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Brakes failed on may 17. dealer could not find problem. brakes failed on may 28. dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. he stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal. the failure would occur at various speeds, including 5 mph. he also stated that the brake pedal would be depressed to the floor-boards before they would activate. although recall campaign number 03v474000, service brakes, hydraulic power assist, vacuum is related to the failure as a result of nhtsa action number ea02026, his vin was not included. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was awaiting repairs, to date. the failure and current mileages were under 90,000. | |||