CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Volvo V40 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).
2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 Volvo V40 recalls
Most common 2003 Volvo V40 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
"2003 VOLVO V40 COLD START BRAKE FAILURE" ON COLD WINTER MORNINGS, WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING, AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED AND AS I BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, THE BRAKE IS SO WEAK THAT I CANNOT EFFECTIVELY STOP THE VEHICLE. I WOULD NEED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I CAN AND THE CAR WOULD STOP IN ABOUT A FULL CAR'S LENGTH. IT'S QUITE SCARY. THE PROBLEM ALWAYS GOES AWAY IN ABOUT 1 TO 2 MINUTES. THIS ONLY HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY, ABOUT 2 TO 3 TIMES A MONTH IN THE WINTER, BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP AND LEFT MY CAR THERE OVERNIGHT. BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCED THE FAILURE. THEY SUGGESTED ME TO REPLACE THE BRAKE VAC
SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN PULLING ON THE SEAT BELTS THEY WILL NOT REACH THE BUCKLE. THUS, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACH AND RIDE. CONSUMER INDICATES THAT THIS DEFECT WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP IN MAY 2004. CURRENTLY, THEY LOCKED UP AGAIN. *AK
2003 Volvo V40 questions
Does the 2003 Volvo V40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo V40: Fuel System, Gasoline; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo V40?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Volvo V40 has been fixed?
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