Volvo V40 2004
Model V40 made in 2004 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 1.9 turbo engine.
Model 2004
| 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 | 22/29/25 | 24.1807/37.7741/28.8531 | Premium | 960 | 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 01/30/2003 to 07/04/2003 | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V424000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 05/07/2002 to 05/05/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 15067 | 01/28/2004 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/24/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a v-clamp to the fuel rail. owner notification began on january 28, 2004. owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r128.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V493000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/17/2003 to 11/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1719 | 11/29/2004 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/14/2004 | 10/18/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, more brake pedal force may be required to stop the vehicle and/or may experience a rough engine idle, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the vacuum hose. the recall began on november 29, 2004. owners should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 3658 | 05/01/2007 | 10022341 | Immobilizer warning lamp lit or flashing, immo-dtc 321. *kb | 08/02/2007 | |
| 21021 | 05/09/2005 | 21021 | 10016649 | Engne may have rough idle, dtc ecm misfire codes, rough running or lack of power. *sc | 09/26/2005 |
| 2121 | 05/12/2005 | 2121 | 10016499 | Engine may have a rough idle, dtc ecm misfire codes, rough running or lack of power. *sc | 09/14/2005 |
| 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 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 5204 | 06/30/2004 | 10008969 | The vacuum valve/hose assembly may not meet certain manufacturer's specifications which could cause a vacuum leak. service campaign 137 brake vacuum valve/hose assembly inspect/replace. *tt | 09/02/2004 | |
| 137 | 06/01/2004 | 10008447 | Brake vacuum valve/hose assembly, inspect/replace. service campaign 137, service manager bulletin, tech-net notes, parts bulletin and recall notice to volvo owners. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 6007 | 08/29/2003 | 10016415 | Front end pulls left or right (camber adjustment) *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 87036 | 1 | 07/26/2004 |
| The driver's side airbag has failed for no apparent reason. the cost of repair will be around $900.00 the car was purchased 4 years ago. that is a very costly repair for a relatively young vehicle. i asked the service representative at my authorized volvo repair shop if i should expect the right side to fail as soon as i repair the left one. he said no, the right never goes out. i had one in just last week- exact same problem as yours. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/13/2005 | 1 | 01/10/2004 | |
| On april 13, 2005 at approximately 4 pm, i was backing my v40 volvo 2004 wagon out of a parking space at the kossman garage, liberty avenue,pittsburgh, pa, going slowly because it was a tight space, when my brakes did not work, at all. despite pushing my brakes as far as they would go, the car did not stop, and crashed into a concrete support beam, crashing in the entire back window and denting the back bumper vertically where the tall concrete beam hit it. thank goodness, no people were hurt, and i was not injured either. no other vehicles were damaged, because the beam was directly behind me, thank goodness. the volvo headquarters inspected the car and said there was nothing wrong, but there was indeed something wrong with the brakes. through my insurer, amica, i became aware of the reported hydraulics pro blem with brakes on certain v40 volvo 2004 cars. i also found a website showing a november, 2004 recall notice required to be sent by the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act to owners of such vehilces, but i never received such a notice. what is more, even after my accident, the company has never told me of such a problem. i found out today about this, thanks to my insurer who researched this. the car is now being repaired, at my and my insurers expense, although it may be due to the faulty brakes noted in the recall. i think there is some response needed from volvo for not informing me of this recall, for indicating it was my fault, and for not being willing to even send me a memo based on their evaluation of my car. my insurer is also wanting to know what their response is. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 1 | 01/23/2004 | |
| Dt: consumer states when there is a sun glare on the dashboard there isn't enough illumination. the consumer was unable to see the instruments on the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told there was nothing that could be done about it.*ak the consumer stated a flash light must be used to see the instruments on the panel. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SANTA CRUZ | 95062 | PACIFIC COAST | 8314235820 |
| FL | DAYTONA | DAYTONA VOLVO | ||
| PA | PITTSBURGH | 15216 | BILL GRAY VOLVO | 412-343-0100 |