2009 Volvo C30 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volvo C30.

20082010
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Volvo C30 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#31 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo C30.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Volvo C30. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2009 Volvo C30

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

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2009 Volvo C30 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Volvo C30 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Volvo C30 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Volvo C30?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints); Steering Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Volvo C30 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 416 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Volvo C30?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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

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