- The problem
- Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
- The risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- The fix
- Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Volvo V40 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 Volvo V40 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2003 for the labels. For comparison, the 2001 has 11 and the 2003 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical V40 year, for its age
#249 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Volvo V40 problems
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2002 Volvo V40 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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7 complaints about the 2002 Volvo V40
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
There is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. Seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. This might just me having this problem pls. Check this concern... Thank's
Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. He stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal. The failure would occur at various speeds, including 5 mph. He also stated that the brake pedal would be depressed to the floor-boards before they would activate. Although recall campaign number 03v474000, service brakes, hydraulic power assist, vacuum is related to the failure as a result of nhtsa action number ea02026, his vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was awaiting repairs, to date. The failure and current mileages were under 90,000.
I have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. My daughter drives the car. I have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. This has happened to me occasionally and I can count like 20 times. My daughter experienced this and I do not have a count. I called carlsen volvo (650 - 493-1515 x 254) in palo alto and the service rep, dan said that the car has no recall. The car stalled when I drove it to costco in redwood city for tire change on 9/19/2008. Can you tell me how I can resolve this problem before a major accident happens? *Tr
It has been 4 times already (since august 2002) that my car's engine has stalled while driving. In all instances the engine starts back up again. I notice right away because I loose the power steering. First time [august 2, 2002]: the first day I bought the car (brand new) I was at a red light and the car turned off. Second time: this was like several months after. I was driving on the highway and the engine turned off. Third time [june 7, 2005]: I left my car at the dealer for an oil change. The dealer...
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took my car for a test drive and the engine stalled on him. I told them that I has happened to me 2 times previously. They replaced the starter switch for that reason. Fourth time [july 16, 2005:] I was driving uphill on a zone with tight curves and the car stalled again. This time I almost had an accident cause the turns were tight and I had no power steering. *Jb
I was driving my car yesterday august 4th, 2005 and all of a sudden the accelerator would not work. I was in the middle of an intersection and had to coast the car to the shoulder of the road. Very scary with a 1 month old infant in my back seat and a very busy intersection. I took the car to the volvo dealer of pleasanton yesterday who said he would have to replace the accelerator pedal assembly. The same thing happened once before about 2 months ago in walnut creek on a side street. After I coasted to the side of the road, I restarted the car without a problem. *Jb
Brakes failed on may 17. Dealer could not find problem. Brakes failed on may 28. Dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. Brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *Ak
The third seat latch malfunctioned and broke, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who provided not remedy. Nlm
Volvo V40: every year compared
All V40 years2002 Volvo V40 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 7 | 1 | B | |
| 2002 Volvo S60 | 189 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70 | 106 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S80 | 45 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 30 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo C70 | 9 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo S70 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Volvo V40
Does the 2002 Volvo V40 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Volvo V40: labels (August 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo V40?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Volvo V40 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 26, 2002 and the latest on November 2, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Volvo V40 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 60 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo V40 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo V40 years have the most complaints?
2000 (50), 2001 (11), 2002 (7). See every Volvo V40 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Volvo V40 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data