Volvo S40

2005–2009 only

194 classified complaints 2 recalls

2005–2009 Volvo S40 models have 194 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 70,502 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo S40 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2009

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 70,502 miles.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 28 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 76,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 37.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 122,558 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 5 complaints

Median onset: 70,500 miles.

Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Volvo S40 report for every year and full specs/safety data.