2000 Volvo V40 service brakes, hydraulic problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Volvo V40 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced. Mechanic reported that it was failed left front brake hose due to spring support rubbing through. This hose has been replaced and the old part is available. Mechanic…”
filed Sep 15, 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph the brakes failed resulting in a crash. A police report was filed at the scene and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The dealership determined on certain vehicles water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to…”
filed May 4, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING…Campaign 03V474000 · Nov 17, 2003
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.