2004 Volvo S40 brakes problems

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · VA

Brake pedal is too close to accelerator pedal. Whenever I operate the gas pedal, the side of my shoe also activates the brake. The problem is aggravated by the center tunnel carpet intruding on the minimal accelerator pedal space.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · TX · crash · 1 injury

I got new car in nov 2003 of the year 2004 model. It feels like one has to put foot on brakes all the way to apply. It is progressively getting worse. In dec 2005, while existing from highway we meet an accident as it did not stop where it was suppose to stop. Volvo dealer top the break fluid during maintenance. But did not solve the problem. We got new brake pads from volvo dealer and changed along with brake discs in 2009. But, it did not solve the problem. In the morning, it will not break unless one has to put foot on pedal few times. Again in 2015 we got brake pads from other auto part shop of high quality but it does not solve the problem. In addition, I smell gas but could not locate any leak of fuel. Also, steering wheel is very hard and we took to volvo few times but it is the same.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. Also, the contact mentioned that due to the proximity of the pedals, the brake pedal was inadvertently depressed when applying the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Brakes · 163,000 miles · VT

For the past two mornings my car has no brakes when I first start my car, once I have been driving for a few minutes it's okay, but first thing the past two mornings I haven't had brakes!

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. The contact stated that he experienced a significant increase in stopping distance while braking on three occasions. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · CA

I am writing to officially inform you of a problem that continues to need to be replaced on my 2004 s40. I have owed the car since 2006 and am about to bring it in for the forth (4) time to have the hydraulic brake valve pump and hoses replaced. Only this time it is not under warranty because I have 65k miles on the car. So I have to pay for this unwillingly. The brakes lock and the car continues to slide. I have had one mini-fender bender due to this issue, but my insurance won't acknowledge that it was because of the car. Since I have experienced this so many times, I know when the problem arises.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA

The event leading up to the failure is simply a defective part after some usage due to a poor welding job at manufacture. Volvo has only recalled one vehicle to my knowledge but they needed to recall all vehicles during that year. The failure is the car has a hard time stopping when the brakes are applied the care continues to move and rough engine idle. The parts that were replaced were the vacuum pump and valve at brake booster, hoses, lines and fittings. Repair cost $840. The air bag light has continued to come on/off since the purchase of the car. It is defective. The drivers side sips bag needs replacing total cost $801.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 65,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle rapidly accelerated automatically. The vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had a difficult time pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle behind her notified her that the vehicle was on fire. Flames appeared while attempting to pull over the vehicle. The police department was notified. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the volvo dealer. The tires and other equipment were damaged by the flames. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Brakes · CA

My 2004 volvo s40 occasionally does not seem to have any hydraulic brake assistance when it is first started in the morning. This was very occasional starting a couple of years ago, but is becoming more frequent. On monday, I had to restart the car 5 times before the brakes felt "normal".

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 19,215 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

During a frontal drivers side crash the drivers side airbag did not deploy causing injury to the driver. However the passenger side airbag did deploy, but no passengers were present at the time of the accident. The impact of the crash was mostly drivers side. I also believe the braking system failed since my car failed to slow like a car should during braking.