There are 1 owner-reported steering complaints for the 2005 Volvo S40in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE LOCK MECHANISM AND REPROGRAMMED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026