Crunching noises on applying the brakes while driving. Clanking noise on backing up. Dragging and tugging feeling while driving. All 4 brake linings were worn and needed to be replaced very early. Mainly perform local driving. There was very little warning that brakes were wearing prematurely.
2000 Volvo S40 brakes complaints
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Rear brakes go on average at 8,000-16,000 miles, which is unacceptable. I also have conitinuous problems stopping my car, which the dealer says the cannot duplicate. The problems are not related to the rear brakes needing replacement. I believe it is more a hydraulics problem. There is a bulletin out there for the problem, but dealer states does not apply to my car. I have found aver 50 other people with the same problem that I will refer to this site. As for gas consumption, it may or may not be a safetly issue. Mileage was 21 mpg, dropped to 16.5. Dealer messed with trip computer to make me think my mileage improved, however upon my division skills it is still the same as when I took it in. This deceptive practice doesn't make me very happy that they just repaired my rear brakes.
Volvo claims splash pan design is not at fault but several original owners have had problems.
After vehicle has been parked over night or parked for 6-8 hours brakes will not engage. Brake pedal becomes extremely hard and resists when applied. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Rear brake pads on my car are completely worn down to metal and the metal is cutting into the rotors, this is on both rear wheels assemblies. I took the car to the dealer to have them replaced iunder warranty and was told this could not be done since I had over 12,000 miles onthe car, even theoughthe car is only 10 months old. My car is not safe to drive without rear brakes, though the dealer let me drive away anyway. My problem is this, the volvo dealer, two diferent service managers, and volvo north america customer service have informed me that this situation is "normal" and they experience this type of problem with many customers on a weekly basis. If this it indeed true, then why would volvo not make a notation in the owners manual, under the maintenance section, to check brake pads on a frequent basis. I have followed the maintenance requirements to the 't', which clearly states that brake pads should be inspected at 7,500 and 15,000 miles. If as volvo suggests, the pads are not expected to last 15,000 miles, why in the world do they not notify owners of this dangerous situation? This is about the most absurb thing I have ever heard of. Being a mechanic myself, I find this situation to be unbelievable. I have a hard time understanding why a manufacturer can stand there and tell me that I should not expect to get more that 12-15,000 on a set of brake pads. According to the service representative that I spoke to at volvo na, volvo is aware of the situation and working on finding a suitable replacement pad that will past longer. In the meantime, my family and I have been placed in a precarious situation, as well as thousands of other consumers, due to volvo's ineptitude, and general lack of concern for consumer safety. I am driving a car that I bought, because of it's safety reputation, then come to find out it could be a death trap if the rear brakes fail. I am also caught in a catch 22 with volvo.
Vehicle failed to stop and wife entered intersection. Dealer and volvo agreed to buy back vehicle. Owner agreed to purchase new vehicle and pay difference. Volvo changed their mind. Customer ordered to keep vehicle or trade it in. Trade value was $17,000. Customer lost $12,000 replacing it. No consideration from volvo. "passed lemon law because it was fixed!!!".
Volvo has designed this car with a separate vacuum pump which can fail or have a fuze blow and disable the ABS and leave the car with only a mechanical brake. Volvo has refused to discuss this situation with me.
Brake indicator light flashed on. Dealer stated brakes were leaking, and consumer lost brake power. *ak the vehicle was sold because of the problem.
Defective air bag control module.
Brakes don't engage when car has been sitting overnight or for more than 6-8 hours
When applying the brakes in cold weather, pedal becomes very hard, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer confirmed vacuum pump motor was not working due to blown fuse. *ak
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