2000 Volvo S40 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Volvo S40 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 3/4/2009, while doing other work to the car, a mechanic discovered that the rear passenger side coil spring was broken. It was broken at the lowest point and the car still sat level, so I was not even aware. I do not know how long it was broken. It looked like it just deteriorated over time…”
filed Mar 19, 2009
“1. Events = regular tire rotation in september 2008. Technician pointed out to me the corrosion and crack/failure in both rear coil springs. Mileage on the vehicle about 68,000 at time of discovery on my 2000 volvo s40. 2. Corroded and cracked rear coil springs (both). The corrosion and crack were…”
filed Jan 7, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other S40 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 S40 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 S40 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 S40 | 3 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volvo S40
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.