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Owner report · 2004 model year

2004 Volvo V40

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 2 of 4 complaints (50%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 2 in 2003 to 4 in 2004.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
4
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,500
Combined MPG
22

Complaints by model year

  1. 42002
  2. 22003
  3. 42004

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes2 (50%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints1 (25%)
  3. Body, Seats & Latches1 (25%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years.
Category200220032004vs. 2004 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)3,5003,5003,500
Combined MPG222222
City / Highway MPG19 / 2719 / 2719 / 27
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)404404404
Complaints filed424Not compared
Recalls issued123Not compared
Crash-involved complaints001Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported000Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo V40 have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Volvo V40 get?

EPA rates it 22 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Volvo V40?

EPA estimates $3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd41.9LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Station Wagons19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg$3,500404 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes21000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Campaign 04V493000 · Oct 14, 2004

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
    Consequence
    IF THIS OCCURS, MORE BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND/OR MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    Campaign 03V424000 · Oct 24, 2003

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Campaign 03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
    Remedy
    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.