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2004 Volvo S40 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Volvo S40 has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Volvo S40

Brakes
12
Airbags
7
Electrical
6
Engine
6
Fuel System
6
Steering
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2011STEERINGTHE STEERING LOCKED ON OUR 2004.5 VOLVO S40 T5 AS MY WIFE AND 6 WEEK OLD DAUGHTER WERE BACKING OUT O...
Feb 23, 2009STEERINGDEAR SIR OR MADAM, I BOUGHT THE VOLVO S40 FOR ITS SAFETY RECORD. THIS ONE IS A 2004 VOLVO S40. AT...
Dec 29, 2006STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDASHBOARD WENT CRAZY, FADING IN AND OUT. ALL PANELS WERE UNREADABLE, SPEEDOMETER, RADIO, TEMPERATUR...
Nov 15, 2005STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLVO S40. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICU...
Sep 18, 2004STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENTMULTIPLE FAILURES. AIR BAG SYSTEM, PROBLEM STARTING AND NOISE IN STEERING. *BF THE VEHICLE ALSO...

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