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Report: Right Front Engine Mount May Wear and Cause Vibration at Idle

Volvo S40 Problem
13 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Engines Affected: 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 2.4L 5 Cylinder, 2.5L 5 Cylinder Turbo

Average Mileage: 128,050 mi (99,000 mi - 165,000 mi)

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The right front engine mount wears out prematurely, causing engine vibration at idle.

  • Report #1
    jeffneric, 2000 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 122,407 mi
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     Rookie

    Car started getting louder about a year ago. Was loudest at startup and when idle, but OK on the road. Took 3 mechanics to figure this out

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2000 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 141,000 mi

    engine shakes at idle, motor mount bad

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2000 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 155,000 mi

    car vibrates like crazy from front right engine mount as well as engine mount in rear.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2000 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 100,000 mi
  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2004 Volvo S40, 2.4L 5 Cylinder, 99,000 mi

    vibration when turning right when engine cold. seems to go away when warmed up.

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  • Report #6
    mrjrnsr1969, 2004 Volvo S40, 2.5L 5 Cylinder Turbo, 112,000 mi
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    My car went in for service on my starter switch and they told me that I need to replace the right front engine mount

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  • Report #7
    aggiemar, 2001 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo
  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2004 Volvo S40, 2.4L 5 Cylinder, 165,000 mi
  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2001 Volvo S40, 1.9L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 130,000 mi
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