2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,500 miles

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problem #3

Jan 212014

S40 5-cyl

  • 34,500 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that water was leaking into the rear passenger side floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the sun roof lines needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,500 and the current mileage was 34,900. Updated 06/24/14 updated 06/25/2014

- Providence , RI, USA

problem #2

Jun 202013

S40 5-cyl

  • miles
2005 Volvo S40. Consumer writes in regards to defective sun roof drainage that lead to vehicle electrical damage. The consumer noticed water leaking in the vehicle and soaking the floor mats behind the driver's seat. Years later, the dealer informed the consumer there was known defect in the sunroof drains, that caused them to become clogged and flood the floor, where electrical components were stored. Although, the drainage clogs could be cleared, it would only be a temporary fix due to the defect, and the dealer informed the consumer the electrical system was likely already damaged from all the leaking and it would cost $5,000 to fix. The consumer stated over the years, he noticed relatively minor problems due to the lasting water damage, such as reduced and inconsistent performance, and random error messages appearing and disappearing.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 162012

S40 5-cyl

  • 135,000 miles
I was driving down the highway when there was a loud boom in my car that sounded like a gunshot. Glass then came down on and around me in my car. I pulled over as quickly as possible. It looks like the glass from my sunroof came up and out of my car. It did not appear as if anything hit it. There is a large gaping hole in my sunroof.

- Raleigh, NC, USA