2001 Volvo S40: check engine light

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Engine · 82,524 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The following day, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a coolant flush was needed. The repairs were performed on the vehicle. A month later, the contact started the vehicle and smoke appeared. She noticed a leak coming from the radiator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a new engine and radiator were needed. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 82,524. Updated 10-29-08

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Engine · 29,000 miles · NJ

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. The vehicle hesitated when accelerating. The vehicle idled roughly. The dealer could not find anything wrong. The check engine light started turning on. The failure mileage was 36,000. The dealer replaced the o2 sensor the vehicle continued to hesitate , and the check engine light still came on intermittently. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 86000.

Filed Nov 5, 2005 · Engine · 31,000 miles · CA

I own a 2001 volvo s40. In early april 2005, my vehicle was diagnosed as being in need of oxygen sensors, which was the reason for my "check engine" to be activated. The problem is that my car had approximately 25,000 miles on it. As of mid october 2005, the "check engine" light has been reactivated and the vehicle was recently diagnosed at the volvo dealership as needing new oxygen sensors-again. Currently, my car has 32,000 miles and is going on its third set of oxygen sensors. The parts and labor that are required to fix the problem are truly expensive. All my complaints to volvo have fallen on deaf ears. I truly believe that this problem is a result of poor engineering skills, or worse yet, intelligent engineering that is intended to keep the customers spending on costly repairs.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 44,594 miles · VA

When accelerating vehicle would down shift gears. The dealership will be notified. *ak the dealer have not been able to duplicate the problem. The transmission jerking occurred, the engine light would come on. There would be a burning oil smell, the gear shifter would not release and would stick intermittently, the steering wheel squeaked and was unable to be duplicated, the windshield wipers would squeak, and the speaker was erratic. *sc trhe battery was replaced, the tail lights were out, the windshield was replaced.

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Electrical · 52 miles · MO

For months, the service light comes on in the car. I have taken the car in for repair 6 times. Each time, the light comes back on. Volvo engineer came in friday to supervise the repair of car. Saturday evening the light went on. Two weeks ago, dealer loaned me a 2003 v40 for several days while they worked on car. Surprise! Service engine light went on in loaner car. During last visit to dealer, two people in front of me were coming in for service engine light! There is a problem with these cars. I am on a lease, and asking factory to terminate lease.

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Airbags, Body · CA

Battery was drained, and this caused car not to start at 150 miles. Srs light kept coming on at 1100 miles. This indicated that there was something wrong with airbags. At 1400 miles, SRS light appeared again after dealer had corrected problem.*ak the vehicle failed to start. The forward and backward seat adjustment was not working. There was noise coming from the sunroof. The engine was noisy. The engine light came on.