2000 Volvo V40 recalls
Reported Nov 17, 2003 · 36,000 vehicles affected · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Risk: This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2000 Volvo V40 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 7
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 3
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 3
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs — 3
- Electrical System › Ignition — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 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 2000 Volvo V40 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jul 12, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 volvo v40. The contact shifted into reverse with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and drove over a plastic trash receptacle, ceramic pot and then crashed into the side of a nearby house. There was no personal injury and the exterior side of the house sustained minor damage. A police report was not filed. The rear bumper completely detached and the vehicle was in the process of being towed to a collision center. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 10/04/11 updated 3/22/12
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 83,000 miles · reported Jun 29, 2011
2000 volvo v40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. I started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the A/C on and when I had steady pressure on the accelerator (I.e. Icruising at a steady speed). The surge in RPM's would be rhythmic, very subtle (100-200 rpms) and continue indefinitely until I turn the A/C off - at which time they would cease. They would sometimes resume when I turned the A/C compressor back on. This happened infrequently over the past month (It's june in ct, my state of residence) and would not happen every time I ran the A/C - but…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 97,104 miles · reported Sep 15, 2010
Brakes failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced. Mechanic reported that it was failed left front brake hose due to spring support rubbing through. This hose has been replaced and the old part is available. Mechanic also reported that right front brake hose needs to be replaced because of same reason. An appointment for this has been scheduled and part will be available. He feels this will be a design issue.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 97,750 miles · reported Mar 16, 2010
Vehicle idle increase on braking to about 1500 rpms. When put in park, idle increased to 4500 rpms. I tried taping the gas to see if rpms would go down. Instead rpms increased even higher to over 5500 rpms. Turned the car off. Tried to restart car and rpms immediately went high again. Turned the car off a second time. Could not restart the car. A similar incident happened 36 hours later after the car had been at the repair ship. That incident happened after driving around a parking lot looking for a space. Rpm's increased. When put in park the RPM's increased to over 4000 rpms. Car towed to…
Suspension · at 70,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 2008
Failure of upper strut mount bushings causing loss of suspension / steering. Replaced for the third time on 2000 V-40 volvo. Recently volvo offered a newly designed heavy duty mount at three time the replacement cost demonstrating that original equipment mount was severely under designed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Volvo V40 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volvo V40: 03V-474 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo V40?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (24 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 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.