NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
121,314 miles

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2005 Volvo S40 fuel system problems

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2005 Volvo S40 Owner Comments

problem #8

Feb 212024

S40

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact's wife owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated the vehicle was difficult to start for several days. Eventually, the failure progressed and the vehicle was not able to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired by the contact, a previous Volvo technician. The contact stated the failure was due to the pump electrical module being located out of the vehicle. The contact spoke with the dealer. The contact referenced The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Leavenworth, WA, USA

problem #7

Jun 142020

S40

  • 84,000 miles
I was told by shop that work on my car that were a recall on the pvc vaul on the 2005 volv S40 2.4.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

May 102018

S40

  • 205,000 miles
The car starts missing then stalls out after about 30miles of driving it stalled in the middle of crossing a 4 lane and was about hit.it is the pem they had recalls on them but not my car for some reason

- Heiskell, TN, USA

problem #5

May 122018

S40

  • 200,011 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every time I drive the car it misses a little then it just shuts down like it's not getting any fuel the car don't die just won't pull out I tried to cross a 4 lane and it stalled in the first lane and I about got hit in the side it also did it on the interstate.it is very dangerous I was told it's the electronic fuel module, or pen and was told there was a recall on that part all over the internet but Volvo said there wasn't which I don't believe why would the internet say there was on like 5or notre websites

- Heiskell, TN, USA

problem #4

May 122017

S40

  • 156,000 miles
Fuel pump control module (pem) fails during wet conditions. Car will crank like normal but will not start. Let car dry out for a few days and then the car will run normal again.

- Mount Vernon, MO, USA

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problem #3

Feb 152017

S40

  • 95,000 miles
Takata recall. I had engine stuttering at high speed. My fuel pressure sensor failed and was replaced. I question why it is not covered under the NHTSA campaign I.D. # 07V226000 which is for the same part in the same engine but in 2004 S60 models.

- Western Springs, IL, USA

problem #2

Jul 022014

S40

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. While driving various speeds on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump electronic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V033000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 062012

S40

  • 20,500 miles
Car stalls with out warning when travel at speeds of 0-65 mph very dangerous!! there are recalls re: Fuel pressure sensors for nearly all Volvo makes except the S40 2005 this part is truly a defective item and needs to be recalled before a death occurs on the highway!! I thought Volvo was a safe reliable car but I can honestly say this car is the biggest piece of junk I have ever spent a lot of money on. The tires blew out on the sides which also put me in danger the interior headliner fell off as well as all other material on the doors all leather is loose gear shifter cover fell apart. Gas cap broke gas builds too much pressure loosening the gas cap frequently these are just some of the issues I have. Very disappointed in this vehicle I keep my car in the garage. Only drive to and from grocery shopping and dr appts please consider recalls on the important parts of the vehicle that can save lives!

- Holiday , FL, USA

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