2000 Volvo V40 engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Volvo V40 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2000 volvo v40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. I started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the a/c on and when I had steady pressure on the accelerator (I.e. Icruising at a steady speed). The surge in rpm's would be rhythmic, very subtle (100-200…”
filed Jun 29, 2011
“Ever since I bought the 2000 volvo v40 stationwagon from a private dealership I've had nothing but problems trying to start the car. When trying to crank up vehicle it takes a couple of seconds before the car actually starts and it smells like gas afterwards. I've taken it to the mechanics and they…”
filed Aug 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volvo V40
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.