Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Volvo S40 has 1 recall, 30 complaints.
1
Recalls
30
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
03V284000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." T...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Volvo S40 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT GETTING HER VEHICLE INCLUDED IN AN... |
| Sep 21, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD AND MY BRAKES FAILED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A BRAKE LINE CORRODED THR... |
| Jan 2, 2013 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND THE FRONT COIL SPRING DAMAGED TH... |
| Aug 24, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE REVERS... |
| Oct 20, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S40. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES WHEN THE V... |
| Jun 6, 2009 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FRONT END SUSPENSION ISN'T RIGHT,PULLS WHEN DRIVING AND THERE IS A KNOCKING ITEMS NHTSA 10016415 AND... |
| Jun 22, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S40. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN IT WAS STARTED BY THE CONTACT. TH... |
| May 18, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | TYPES OF RECURRING ISSUES WITH VOLVO S40: HEADLIGHTS, DRIVER FRONT WINDOW MOTOR, EARLY BRAKE PAD WEA... |
| Mar 1, 2007 | SUSPENSION | BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE, VEHICLE HAD LESS THEN 40K MILES. *TR |
| Feb 2, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE 2002 VOLVO S40 HE TURNED THE KEY IN THE ... |
| Nov 26, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I PURCHASED A 2002 VOLVO S40 WHICH FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 2002. IT WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR. ABOUT ... |
| Oct 25, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CRACK IN UPPER TANK OF SENDING UNIT RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE. 15 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER MAY HAVE BEEN A... |
| Aug 9, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I BOUGHT A 2002 VOLVO S40 FROM AN INDIVIDUAL IN JANUARY OF 2004. IN A MATTER OF 3 MONTHS IN 2005, I... |
| Aug 4, 2005 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR YESTERDAY AUGUST 4TH, 2005 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR WOULD NOT WORK. ... |
| Jul 20, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE BEING REPORTED IS A 2002 VOLVO S40 SEDAN. TRAVELING ON US ROUTE 13 SOUTH OF DOVER, DE. AND ... |
| Jul 16, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IT HAS BEEN 4 TIMES ALREADY (SINCE AUGUST 2002) THAT MY CAR'S ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. IN... |
| Jun 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004, I BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO S40 SEDAN. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT... |
| Mar 1, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VOLVO S40 2002 HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT, REPLACED 4-5 TIMES. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS TO BE PO... |
| Jan 20, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A HEADLIGHT 3 TIMES AND A TAILLIGHT 2 TIMES, A CONSOLE LIGHT, AND THE FUSE TO ... |
| Jul 18, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE FOR MY EXIT AND MY STEERING WHEEL STARTING SHAKING SEVERELY TO ... |