Worst 2008 Volvo C30 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SUSPENSION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo C30.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 47,198 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 105,243 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 33,598 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 33,598 mi |
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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.
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.
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