Does the 2005 Volvo S40 have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Volvo S40, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 83,500 miles.

Which Volvo S40 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2006 Volvo S40 has the most electrical complaints (24), compared with 19 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Volvo S40?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volvo S40 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Volvo S40 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Volvo S40, 28% of all 69 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 7 S40 model years. Median mileage at failure: 83,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 28% of 69 complaints
All complaints this year: 69
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 83,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Volvo S40 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2006, latest Mar 20, 2024.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Mar 2024; peak Jul 2006 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Volvo S40

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by S40 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (28%)
200624 (41%)
20075 (20%)
20084 (25%)
20091 (10%)
20101 (11%)
20114 (80%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volvo S40 have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Volvo S40, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 83,500 miles.
Which Volvo S40 year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2006 Volvo S40 has the most electrical complaints (24), compared with 19 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Volvo S40?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volvo S40 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.