There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Volvo S40N, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Volvo S40N problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 5
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 4
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors — 1
- Electrical System › Starter Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,600 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Volvo S40N complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 12,500 miles · reported Jan 21, 2006
Started car when parked in parking space, and car went forward when shift lever was in reverse. Moved shift lever through 'gears' to reverse two more times. Three times car moved forward when lever was in reverse. Turned off engine and re-started car, then car would go backwards when in reverse.
Electrical System · reported Jan 9, 2006
I own the 2005 s40. This is the second time in 2.5 months that my car has just decided not to start. The first time, it had just been serviced and I drove about 20 minutes to a gas station, shut off the engine and then it would not start. After a few tries it decided to start. I took it immediately back to dealer and they kept it for a day and said nothing wrong. In the mean times, a few days before the nst time the car failed to start, I thought I smelled something fire-like smoky, but figured must be my imagination. So the second time, I parked the car after driving about 45 minutes and the…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Sep 1, 2005
Three attempts have been made so far to correct a brake problem. We are currently working on having the car services a fourth time in the course of 6 months, my car has been in the shop a total of three weeks.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 4,800 miles · reported Aug 22, 2005
Two issues: 1) car stalled on the 495 beltway and check engine light lit and car would not start. A volvo temporary sw fix was applied to the computer to fix 2) OEM license plate bolts on the front of car a very sharp and can cause harm to persons and property
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 600 miles · reported Aug 9, 2005
On the 2005 volvo s40 t5 automatic only, the brake pedal is dangerously close to the gas pedal. In fact, a size 9 shoe of medium width will barely fit on the gas pedal while touching the brake pedal. In addition, the brake pedal is about 1.5 inches higher than the gas pedal so many times the foot will be caught under the pedal. This is a highly dangerous design and is a safety issue. Other drivers have reported this but volvo is not willing to retrofit the pedals. Please note that the non-t5 version does not suffer from this bad design nor does the manual transmission. This safety defect, if…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Volvo S40N have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Volvo S40N as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Volvo S40N?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (6 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,600 miles.
Are Volvo recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.