2004 Volvo V40: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker V40 years.
4 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 V40?The 2004 Volvo V40 has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and air bags.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Volvo V40 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other V40 years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the V40?
Across the 6 V40 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2013) to 53 (2000). With 4 complaints, the 2004 V40 sits about the same as the model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 V40
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 03V424000ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 04V493000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 03V284000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the V40. See the full V40 owner picture and every model year.
Other V40 model years
Compare every V40 year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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