2002 Volvo S40

2002 Volvo S40 Overview

The 2002 Volvo S40 is a compact luxury sedan known for its safety features, including standard side impact airbags. It is available with a variety of engine and transmission options, including a 2.4-liter inline-five engine with 168 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, as well as a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 197 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of torque paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The S40 is highly rated for its comfort, handling, and safety, but some owners have reported issues with various components.

Engine

• 2.4-liter Inline-Five
  • Intake Camshaft Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Engine runs rough or stalls, reduced power output, illuminated check engine light
    • Solution: Replace intake camshaft variable valve timing solenoid
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $250 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 2.0-liter Inline-Four
  • Turbocharger Oil Leak
    • Description/Symptoms: Oil leak from the turbocharger, reduced performance, excessive oil consumption, smoke from the engine
    • Solution: Replace turbocharger or turbocharger seals
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 5-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Gear Shift Problems
    • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noises
    • Solution: Replace shift linkage or transmission mounts
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Torque Converter Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Shuddering or slipping during gear changes, overheating transmission fluid, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace torque converter
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission
  • No Issues Found

Suspension

• Front Control Arm Bushings
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noises over bumps, vibration, excessive tire wear
  • Solution: Replace front control arm bushings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Headlight Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Headlights not turning on, intermittent headlight operation
  • Solution: Replace headlight switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains overnight, slow starting
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair electrical fault causing drain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Plastic Trim Fading
  • Description/Symptoms: Exterior plastic trim discolors and fades
  • Solution: Replace faded trim pieces
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Dashboard develops cracks over time
  • Solution: Replace dashboard or repair cracks
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2002 Volvo S40 is a generally reliable vehicle, but it has some common issues to be aware of. The severity and cost of these issues can vary depending on the specific problem and its extent. While some issues are relatively minor and inexpensive to fix, others can be more serious and costly. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can help prevent or minimize these issues.