Worst 2009 Volvo C30 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volvo C30.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 99,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 196,000 mi |
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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 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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