Volvo S40 / V50 vs. Subaru Forester Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Volvo S40 / V50 or Subaru Forester reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Subaru Forester truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Volvo S40 / V50 and Subaru Forester reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Subaru Forester were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S40 / V50 and the Subaru Forester have been recently.
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Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability through March 31, 2013
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Volvo S40 / V50
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Volvo S40 / V50 Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Volvo S40 / V50: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
We now have over 50k miles, and the car has nothing but routine maintenance. Very reliable. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We wanted a car that we could buy used and still keep for 8-10 years. Perhaps the kids can drive it then. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had no troubles in 50,000 miles. None |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These cars have a reputation of lasting a long time but the reliability is less sterling. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
S40 has been rock solid - very few problems. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Volvo S40 / V50: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car has seen lots of warranty repairs and service bulletins within the first 3 years of its life but it make much better since. This is likely because mine was the first year of production. |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
A lot of software updates. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Forester Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Subaru Forester.
