MYRModel Year Report

2000 Volvo S40

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2000 Volvo S40
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:31.917Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
122
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 122 complaints 2000 122 2001: 84 complaints 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 48 complaints 2004 2005: 69 complaints 2006: 58 complaints 2006 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints
2000: 122 complaints 2000 122 2001: 84 complaints 2001 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 48 complaints 2004 2005: 69 complaints 2005 2006: 58 complaints 2006 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011
2000: 122 complaints 2000 122 2001: 84 complaints 2001 2002: 27 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 48 complaints 2004 2005: 69 complaints 2005 2006: 58 complaints 2006 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011

2000: 122 complaints

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YearComplaints
2000122
200184
200227
200318
200448
200569
200658
200725
200816
200910
20109
20115

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

46% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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I was stopped at a red light behind several cars. The light turned green and I took my foot off the brake, but did not put my foot on the accelerator. The car engine revved up and lurched forward despite me attempting to brake heavily.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-25

Also filed under Engine

The car has problems starting and takes a few tries before starting up. Have also had a problem where the car was in park with the parking brake engaged and the car was revving on its own.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-08

Also filed under Engine

Vehicle speed control

14% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Dealer/manufacturer claimed that no known problems existed, but NHTSA had complaint ODI id 879358 since 7/1/2000. No safety defecgt listed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-13

While slowing to a stop in a parking place (1-2MPH), the vehicle suddenly accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-13

Exterior lighting

12% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.

Suspension

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Electrical system

11% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing switch and alternator/generator/regulator.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-01-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-09-10 Brake power-assist
  2. I
    2002-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2003-11-21 Volvo S40/V40 my 2000-2001
  3. R
    2004-03-15Service brakes, hydraulic03V474000 On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on March 15, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Volvo S40 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V474000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Volvo S40 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S40?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo S40 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.