2001 Volvo S40: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 84 complaints about the 2001 Volvo S40 describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2009
1
2008
1
2006
1
2005
1
2004
3
2002
4
2001
5
2000
13

What owners say

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · KY

I bought a 2001 volvo s40 from tom blevins owner of popples garage. The odometer quit working as soon as I bought it. The key would get stuck in the ignition and would have to be left in the ignition. The drivers side window got stuck in the down position because of a faulty controller. The hood hydraulic arm that holds the hood up when it's raised does not work and has to be propped up with a wood block. Headlights and turn signals do not work. There are more problems to discuss but I am out of space.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Rear brakes worn out at 20,000 miles and 5 headlight bulbs already replaced. 2 brake shops told me I was lucky to get this much out of them!

Filed May 28, 2003 · Brakes, Lights · 10,230 miles · NY

Consumer had to replace two rear brake pads after 10230. In addition, headlights burned out and needed to be replaced. Power steering wheel shaft. Ph

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Lights · GA · crash

With the low beams on, night time visibility is poor and treacherous. I have the same problem with my volvo 960 which the serviceman states can not be adjusted any better. I hit a deer last week in the s40 and I strongly believe it would not have happened if the headlights were effective. I have owned and driven several cars before including a mazda miata and a ford explorer recently and both vehicles have excellent night time headlamp visibility. I strongly believe this is a volvo design problem. There is greater vsibility to the side than to the front of the vehicle. Please investigate this issue before someone gets seriously hurt.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Lights · MA

Headlights do not throw a beam but rather a spray of dispersed light that lights more of the side of the road than in front of the vehicle. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at night, especially on narrow dark backroads (which I have to travel frequently). Dealer said they have done everything they can.