2023 Volvo C40 - STEERING, POWER TRAIN, and SUSPENSION Failure Complaint (#afdd2c)

2023 Volvo C40

  • Date of Incident: May-09, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Jun-05, 2023
  • Failed components: STEERING, POWER TRAIN, and SUSPENSION

Vehicle shakes at highway speed (62-75mph) and under heavy acceleration (highway on ramp) since 1st day of owning vehicle. Steering wheel vibrate and rear mirror shakes and is unusable. Took to dealer on 3rd day of owning car and they balanced tires and performed alignment with no improvement. Dealer stated it is a problem known to volvo with no corrective action and they were instructed by volvo to not fix anything.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternYV4ED3GM*P2******
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
ManufacturerVOLVO CAR CORPORATION
MakeVOLVO
Model Year2023
TrimUltimate Dark
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ModelE400V6
Engine HP402
Engine KW299.771
Other Engine InfoRPM: 4,350-13,900
Primary Fuel TypeElectric
Electrification LevelBEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air BagsDriver Seat Only
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System Info3 point seatbelt on all designated seating positions / Seat mounted side airbags (1st row), Inflatable curtain (1st & 2nd row)
Plant Company NameGHENT PLANT
Plant CityGENT PLANT
Plant CountryBELGIUM
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