2001 S40 Volvo transmission is stalling/hesitating when you accelerate

Asked by volvos40 Dec 09, 2013 at 03:01 PM about the 2001 Volvo S40

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i've had the transmission flushed but, it's not hesitating when you give it gas

2 Answers
39,775

James answered 10 years ago

the engine is out of tune no doubt, not the trans, or when Decelerate ,off the gas maybe hand brakes hanging up

Mark helpful
315

Katie answered 10 years ago

I had the exact same car and problem. I took it to my mechanic, they flushed everything and tuned the engine and I never had that problem again. I recommend taking it to a Volvo mechanic though.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Volvo S40

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Volvo S40 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    venom5150
    Reputation
    1,140
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    530
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    410
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volvo S60
221 Great Deals out of 4,818 listings starting at $2,200
Used Volvo S80
9 Great Deals out of 175 listings starting at $2,995
Used Lexus IS
275 Great Deals out of 5,281 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Civic
1,330 Great Deals out of 28,366 listings starting at $1,499
Used Toyota Camry
2,114 Great Deals out of 37,308 listings starting at $700
Used Ford Mustang
932 Great Deals out of 22,942 listings starting at $1,995
Used BMW 3 Series
1,159 Great Deals out of 12,950 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars for Sale

2011 Volvo S40 For Sale
14 listings starting at $3,246
2010 Volvo S40 For Sale
16 listings starting at $2,995
2009 Volvo S40 For Sale
18 listings starting at $3,990
2008 Volvo S40 For Sale
10 listings starting at $5,200
2007 Volvo S40 For Sale
22 listings starting at $3,195

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.