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2001 Volvo S40 Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volvo S40 has 7 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE VEHICLE ...
Sep 15, 2010VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY 2001 VOLVO S40 HAS ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN, WHETHER IT IS IN PARK, DRIVE OR NEUTRAL MODE. THIS H...
Aug 21, 2009VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI'D LIKE TO REPORT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN MY VOLVO S40. IT STARTED LAST SUMMER AND OCCURRED SPO...
Nov 16, 2006VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND ENTERED THE LIMP HOME MODE. ...
Aug 5, 2005VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AT ANY SPEED DURING ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO WARN...
Apr 1, 2002VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WHILE THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT O...
Jan 11, 2001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WHILE TRYING TO AV...

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