no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
2005 Volvo S40Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo S40, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Volvo S40 has problems
69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system
11Fuel system, gasoline
11Engine and engine cooling
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Air bags
5Engine
5Visibility
3Service brakes
3Seat belts
1613 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Volvo S40 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other S40 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S40 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Volvo S40 safety ratings
2005 Volvo S40 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What S40 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact's wife owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated the vehicle was difficult to start for several days. Eventually, the failure progressed and the vehicle was not able to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired by the contact, a previous Volvo…
FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE (PEM) FAILS DURING WET CONDITIONS. CAR WILL CRANK LIKE NORMAL BUT WILL NOT START. LET CAR DRY OUT FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN THE CAR WILL RUN NORMAL AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO TURN AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. THE BATTERY WAS TESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.…
Own a 2005 S40?
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