3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 182010

S40

  • 88,000 miles
Unintended acceleration occurred with car in drive. Car began to accelerate slowly increasing speed with foot off accelerator. Pulled up on accelerator with no results. Put car into neutral and RPM increased to 6000 RPM then back to 750 idle speed. Back into drive and engine accelerated again. Engine shut off via key then it wouldn't start again. Cranked but would not turn over. Dealer replaced ect because of failure of part.

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 142001

(reported on)

S40

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Folsom, CA, USA

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