2004 Volvo S40: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · VA

Car is stalling out while driving down the road engine light came on when put on machine error given is fuel pressure. The fuel pressure was checked and was at correct pressure for the car. I have replaced fuel censer and car ran fine for 2 days then same issue with same error the fuel controller has a corroded pen I tried to call volvo they are telling me there is nothing they can do when I can clearly see the year make and model have had a recall for the exact issue that I am having with this car. The recall number in your system is 08v033000 I normally would just get the car fixed but this is a major issue it seems the location of the controller needs to be moved to prevent this from happening again. This is a car my 16 year old daughter drives so you can understand my concern with vovlo not wanting to correct this

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine · 100,625 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pem was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,625. Updated 04/07/15*lj updated 11/3/2015

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 118,600 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled. The check engine and battery indicators illuminated when the failure occurred, and the vehicle veered to the right. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline). A diagnostic test indicated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 118,600. ..updated 08/11/14 *bf the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. Updated 08/21/2014

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Engine · 81,356 miles · GA

First occurrence about 87000 miles was traveling on freeway when car stalled. Started it back up and check engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer and they installed new spark plug and wires. Stalled again at about 89000 miles and was told to bring back when check engine light came back on. Check engine light came on again and took vehicle in on saturday but store was remodeling and couldn't get me in. Took car in for 90000 mile service and check engine light was on. Was told that spark plugs were installed. I informed them I had spark plugs and wires installed the last service and that this stalling of my vehicle is dangerous. Was told that after the spark plugs were installed it cleared the check engine light and that I would have to bring the car in again when the check engine light was on. Dealership has been of no help with this issue. Looked online for people with similar problems and it points to recall #08v033000.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · DC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The dealer refused to repair the defective component. The manufacturer informed the contact that they will only replace the component after it failed although the vehicle may stall while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who notified the contact that they needed to replace the fuel pump and performed the repairs; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The local mechanic stated that they needed to replace the pump electric module and the vehicle was awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 105,000 and the failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · PA

Volvo s40 t5 2004 is not accelerating properly. Rpms increase drastically and speed does not increase. The vehicle has stalled twice while driving along with traffic. Repairs related to similar symptoms: replaced and relocated pem in 2008, engine control module software was updated due to faulty software in 2008 same problems occurred a month ago and recurring at a more extreme level now. This faulty manufacturing does not include other problems that were fixed a few months ago while under warranty and now reappearing again.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · KY

On certain volvo vehicles, insufficient sealing of the fuel pump electronic module may lead to water ingress corrosion, possibly causing the unit to fail. This may result in increased, decreased, or loss of fuel pressure. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a collision or serious physical injury. Correction: dealers should replace and relocate the fuel pump electronic module. Relocation of pem is due to a design flaw and should not be limited to geographical areas of vehicle use. This design flaw presents a manufacturing defect that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle. Volvo extended the warranty but has not voluntarily recalled this component for the 2004 through 2007 volvos. By extending the warranty they are avoiding their responsibility to replace a design flaw that may endanger occupants of volvos. Please refer to transport canada's mandate regarding motor vehicle safety act.

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Engine · 48,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. While driving 50 MPH the check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle stalled. After a period of waiting she was able to restart the vehicle. The volvo manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 48,000.