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2006 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2006 Volvo S40 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Erratic operation of power door locks and windows, from both the remote and the interior switches. Diagnosis: on previous dealer visit, new wire harnesses were installed into doors, however the required software flash had not been performed. |
| 22000 mi | Failure of all dashboard gauges (speedometer, tach, temp, oil pressure). Diagnosis: faulty DIMM. Service tech successfully re-flashed the DIMM but a new DIMM was ordered because testing revealed errors. The car was driveable after this shop visit. New DIMM controlling dashboard installed. Successful repair. Erratic operation of power door locks and windows, from both the remote and the interior switches. On this service visit, the wire harnesses to driver and passenger front doors were replaced, and new gold contacts installed to replace the tin contacts. |
| 31200 mi US $300 |
Electro-mechanical trunk lock shorted out and replaced. Long process to also diagnose wiring problem to the unit. Wire harness to trunk replaced. |
| 35200 mi US $100 |
A/C drains clogged. Condensation blowing out dashboard vents. Water in passenger compartment, carpets soaked. Electronic trunk latch activator handle replaced. This is the second time this problem has been addressed. In the first repair every part except the activator handle was replaced, but the problem reoccurred. |
| 39300 mi US $1300 |
Clogging and corrosion of A/C condenser to the point of failure with extensive water leakage into passenger compartment. Condenser removed, cleaned (extensive presence of mold) and re-installed. Carpets removed, cleaned, treated for mold. |
| 4000 mi | Climate Control System was blowing cold air out of the driver's side vents and warm air out of the passenger's side vents even though both sides were set to the same temperature. Climate Control System was still blowing cold air out of the driver's side vents and cold air out of the passenger's side vents upon pickup from the dealer after the original unsuccessful repair. Repair was successful this time via a dealer installed sof |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 136000 mi | Reversing lights would not turn on when transmission was in reverse. Diagnostics determined there is no fault with reverse switch or bulbs. Tech will need more time to find wiring issue. |
| 154000 mi US $150 |
Brief update on past and current problems: Reverse lights fixed by re-securing wiring from fuse box. |
| 32000 mi | Nav screen wouldn't pop up and would retract when accelerating. New screen put in. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi | air coinditioning would work for 10 minutes, then blow warm air. |
| 104200 mi US $915 |
Needed compressor replaced |
| 35000 mi | Passenger airbag sensor. |
| 43000 mi | Bad electrical connection in door caused malfunction of external temperature gauge |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $325 |
Starter switch irregularly refused to move to start position |
| 37000 mi | Car went in to "crash mode", and shut off the fuel pump! The steering wheel sensor erroneously sensed the car was in a crash with air bag deployment. Volvo dead lined the car and a new wiring harness was ordered and installed. |
| 63000 mi US $300 |
Siren(alarm) module failed, which also killed the battery. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi £110 |
Alternator failed - replaced under warranty. Replacement battery also required. |
| 96000 mi | Headlight bulb. |
| 102000 mi | Other headlight bulb. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91800 mi US $1000 |
AC clutch was not working properly and needed to be replaced. Cost for this alone was $860. Replaced fuse for the power outlets (ie. cigarette lighters). Cost was $50 bucks for a fuse!! |
| 54600 mi | Right rear lock and window operated erratically several months. In and out of the shop. They repaced a sensor in the rear door, but did not fix the problem. A month later they repalced a sensor in the drivers door, fixed. |
| 61000 mi | Windows and locks inconsistent. This was second time in about 15 months. |
| 70040 mi C $248 |
trunk lid kept unlocking. trunk switch was replaced. |
| 78000 mi C $425 |
A/C seals were leaking & replaced. A/C re-charged |
| 91840 mi C $275 |
Accelerator pedal sensor failure. Pedal & sensor kit was ordered and installed |
| 92140 mi C $500 |
battery would not charge - replaced battery |
| 33000 mi | window and door lock switches on driver's side would intermittently not work, although the rest of the car would. |
| 24000 mi | Sun roof switch failed to work in certain settings, Dealer Replaced Switch and Motor Control Unit for Sun Roof |
| 29000 mi | Drivers side door window switches intermittently failed to operate windows. Dealer replaced door harness. |
| 34000 mi | Fault light appeared on dash for Passenger Airbag. Dealer found Passenger Airbag Sensor fault, sensor replaced and computer reflashed. Fault light appeared on dash for Passenger Airbag. Dealer found Passenger Airbag Sensor fault, sensor replaced and computer reflashed. |
| 13000 mi US $1200 |
Mechanic sprayed special chemical into intake vent to eliminate moldy smell in air conditioner. Was NOT charged extra for this, as we paid for everything else. Was also not charged for diagnosis code for check engine light. |
2006 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $248 |
Battery was slowly failing after ten years (it was the original battery) |
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