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2006 Volvo S40 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Volvo S40 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Volvo S40

Electrical
23
Engine
10
Other
7
Visibility
5
Brakes
4
Airbags
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 25, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALL...
Aug 2, 2019ENGINEFOUND COMPLAINTS ON MULTIPLE SITES ABOUT ISSUE FOUND ON MY VEHICLE . THE OIL FILTER HOUSING CORRUGAT...
Dec 27, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE S...
Dec 20, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUNROOF LEAKED WATER CAUSING THE ...
Jan 15, 2014ENGINEEGR OR AKA. OIL TRAP HOUSING, TUBING IS BROKEN AND SUCKING IN AIR. IMPROPER VENTILATION IS TRIPPING ...
Jun 26, 2013ENGINEI WAS ON HIGHWAY 410 HEADED TO I35 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE POWER TO THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE I...
Aug 23, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 1 1/2 YEARS OLD VOLVO S40 DID THIS TWICE, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING IT AND MOVING IT FOR A COUPLE OF...
May 10, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHEN I SIGNED A PURCHASE ORDER ON 5/10/08, THE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WAS 6225 MILES. JACKSON...
Mar 7, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S40. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR CONDITION EMITS HOT AIR. ...
Oct 1, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT:THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS...

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