Consumer received recall 03-v-474-000 for replacement of electrical brake vacuum pump. No parts were available. Spoke with a service manager.
2000 Volvo S40 brakes complaints
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Brake pad failure was premature due to the added brake force that was necessary to stop the vehicle. *ph the brake pad rivets were scraping the rotors. The consumer needed to use extra force to apply the brakes. The consumer requested a rebate for the amount of repair. *sc the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the issue. Recall #03v474000.
While driving the consumer used a higher brake force than usual, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer replaced the pump at owner's expense of $800.00. *ak *mr maintenance record show that routine service including rear brake pads at 19580k miles, at 41416k miles, front pads at 28312k miles and was include in the repairs for incident 56739k miles.
The consumer received a recall letter#03v474000 regarding the electric brake vacuum pump. The dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct the recall.
While driving 45 MPH, the driver applied the brakes and it went down to the floor causing the vehicle to crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic replaced the brakes three times. Please provide further details.
I own a 2000 volvo s40. We just had our fifth trip to the dealer to correct knocking noise/rattle in the front suspension. Problem started at 44,191 miles. Now at 59,800. Two sets of control arm bushings and two sets of sway bar bushings replaced. Noise returns within 2000 mi of service. Also, I have had the rear brakes go out at 17,500 miles. Pads wore thin and cut into the rotors. That one cost $335. Also, air conditioner went out at 9000 miles. I paid the extra money to get a volvo because I keep my cars for a long time. (I also own a 18 year old audi 4000.) I bought volvo for one word: reliability. I have found that volvo does not stand behind their products. This s40 is hugely expensive to maintain. I am making far too many trips to the dealer to keep trying to get defects fixed.
2000 volvo s40 no brakes until car is at operating temperature. I reported this to the manufacturer and they said to continue to drive the vehicle after letting it warm for a few minutes. I have already rolled into numerous intersections due to no brakes.
When engine is cold, and the brakes are applied driver has to apply a lot of pressure to brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Power brakes don not work well
I have volvo s40 2000 which I purchased in october 1999. I brought my car to service regularly, it was serviced while in warranty by the royal motor sales who sold me this car. On the second service I have been told that my rear brakes completely worn out and they have to change not only brake pads but also rotors and something else, I ended up paying $1000+ for that "service". Interestingly enough I have been told at dealership that it is very common problem for my car kind to have rear brake pads wear out quickly and they have to be changed every 5000-7000 miles (no information on that in the owners manual, either nobody warned me about that on the first service, better yet they did not even checked rear brake pads nor tell me how much of it left). Now when my warranty is over I noticed very loud metallic banging noise that comes from under the hood. I took the car to independent volvo mechanic since I do not trust dealer any more. Mechanic fixed actually 2 different parts that were making some noise. I paid $330 and took my car home, just to find that loud noise is still there when I was going over bumps in the road. I took my car back and mechanic ordered yet another part which only came 2 weeks later. Now my car is at the mechanic's who called and told me that there more parts to be changed and that his friend at dealership told him that it is very common warranty repair on my car kind. Well they got lucky in my case, I am over on my warranty by 2000 miles. But will I buy volvo ever again? - no way!!! Will I suggest to anyone to buy a volvo? - only to someone I dislike!.
Dealer replaced rear brake pads and said problem was related to a corroded caliper. Dealer took no action to address the corroded caliper, (27679 miles).
Vehicle serviced for brake noise. No action taken by dealer.
The vehicle was taken for an oil change when the consumer found out the rear brakes were completely gone. The rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. The total cost for all repairs were $545.61. *ak also the seat belt had to be replaced. *cb
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
The relay that controlled the master cylinder was replaced.
The relay that controlled the master cylinder was replaced.
Both the front and rear brake pads on my car are wearing prematurely, and the rear brake pads are wearing more quickly than the front. My car has only 14,171 miles on it and I already have to replace the pads, I believe this to be a sign of either defective pads, or a manufacturer problem with the entire brake system. Also, the dashboard warning light is failing to give the proper warning of the wear, thus place the driver at risk for additional component failure, and raising safety concerns. Dt
Defect exists with vacuum seal on brake pump. When vehicle is "cold" there is no pressure on brakes, and pedal goes to the floor, but vehicle will not stop. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 3 times.
In the last 6 months I have lost total braking ability 3 times while driving. The dealer is sighting a broken t-connector on a low pressure hose as the problem. Contacted the regional customer service. After 3rd time, without root cause analysis they said that they would replace with a brass t-connector, which to date they can not find. They consider the car safe to drive since brakes work currently, however they failed without warning the last 2 times. I was lucky enough to be in places where no accident occured. I did roll through a toll booth, stop sign on the first two occurances. Dealer will not reveal if this is a design defect, parts defects or something specific in this automobile. This car is not safe to drive on the road but volvo seems to not take it seriously.
While driving and with no warning brakes went out. This could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Rear brakes on the vehicle will wear out every 12000 miles, there is extended stopping distance. Also, a squeaking noise when applying brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
When applying brakes vehicle would slow down, but would not stop, causing to loss of control.
When applying brakes they would make a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to have brakes repaired. This was third time.
Rear left brake pads worn through at 26,000 miles. I have also been informed this situation is normal although it seems hard to believe that pads can be worn on cars this quickly. I have followed their maintenance requirements also. In addition, I live over 100 miles from my nearest dealer and replacement pads are not available through automotive parts stores.
While traveling approximately 30 to 40 MPH applied pressure to brake pedal in an effort to stop vehicle, but brake system failed to respond for approximately 6 to 7 seconds. Dealership has examined vehicle and replaced rear discs and brake pads. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Both headlights almost simutaneously went out while driving. Dealer notified, and made repairs. *ak the dealer replaced both bulbs,at 16766 the brakes were replaced, the dealer suggested that since asbestos has been removed from brake pads that the brake life is shorter. Nlm consumer suggest that manufacturer design a back up lighting system in case of headlight failure.
Rear brakes needed to be replaced at 16,000 miles of wear. Dealer was notified and repairs were made. *ak nlm letter regarding volvo's response attached.
After 3 months, brakes felt rough, hard, and developed noise when going slow, then constant squeak.
We purchased this volvo s 40 on june 22, 2000 and have already had to replace the front and rear brake pads although the vehichle has less than 30,000 miles on it. The rear rotors had to be replaced as well due to the rear pads wearing out completely in approximately 22,000 miles. Our understanding is that the brake pads on most vehicles last approximately 50,000 miles or more. When we complained, we were told by union park maintenance and sales that the brake pads on the volvo s 40 are not expected to last more than 15,000 to 20,000 miles. My husband and I consider this premature brake pad degredation to be built-in obsolence and expect better from volvo. When we addressed our complaint to a sales manager at union park we were told to "get in line" with other s 40 owners, leading us to believe this is a widespread problem. To date, volvo has not acknowledged the problem or our complaint.
The consumer applied the brakes abruptly and geared the transmission down to low, the brake pedal was hard indicating a loss of vacuum, there was no shoulder for the consumer to get onto therefore the consumer hit the vehicle in front of him, there were no injuries. Nlm
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