2008 Volvo C30 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Volvo C30.

20072009
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Volvo C30 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

SUSPENSION

Avg mileage:47,198 mi
#22 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

#31 complaints

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Avg mileage:3,500 mi
Considering a 2008 Volvo C30?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo C30.

SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,198
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,243
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,598
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,598

Search Owner Complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo C30. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2008 Volvo C30

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~416 vehicles.

10V566000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Other Volvo C30 Years

Wider context: See the full Volvo C30 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

Check Your Specific 2008 Volvo C30

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99