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2001 Volvo S40 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volvo S40 has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volvo S40

Brakes
26
Engine
14
Speed Control
7
Electrical
6
Other
6
Airbags
6
Powertrain
4
Visibility
4
Wheels
3
Fuel System
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 19, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2001 VOLVO S40. AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. NOW YOU CAN CHANGE THE G...
Aug 1, 2004POWER TRAINVEHICLE HESITATES UPON ACCERLERATION , ALMOST TO THE POINT IT FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STALL. ...
Apr 16, 2004POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYWHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WOULD DOWN SHIFT GEARS. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEAL...
Jul 3, 2001POWER TRAINTHIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE FIRST SEVEN MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE DEALER REPORTS ...

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