2002 Volvo V40
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
There is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. Seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. This might just me having this problem pls. Check this concern...…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-02
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
I have a 2002 Volvo V40 and it has 50,200 miles. My daughter drives the car. I have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. This has happened to me occasionally and I can count like 20 times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-19Equipment03V284000 Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The second isofix guide was not installed in…
Remedy: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to…
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Volvo V40 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V284000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Volvo V40 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 2002 Volvo V40?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo V40 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.