2007 Volvo S40
Only 25 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 122 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 69 |
| 2006 | 58 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Electrical system
5 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
Show complaint excerpts
Sunroof drain became clogged. This caused the poorly designed drains to leak at a junction inside the vehicle along the door pillar and behind the instrument panel. The water collects on the rear passenger floorboards and around the drivers seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-20
Also filed under Seats
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Steering
2 of 25 total reports mention: steering.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-03-11Service brakes, hydraulic08V101000 Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 C30, C70, S40, and V50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2008.…
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Volvo S40 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V101000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2007 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 2007 Volvo S40?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo S40 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.