2010 Volvo C30 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Volvo C30.

20092011
Complaints
7
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 Volvo C30 Problems

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

#14 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:86,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:53,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:16,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Volvo C30.

VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
86,500
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,000
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,000

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Recalls for 2010 Volvo C30

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~952 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.

10V255000STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
~536 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 C30, MODEL YEAR 2010 S40 AND V50 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER STUD ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE GEARSHIFT LEVER CABLE OR STUD ASSEMBLY BECOMES LOOSE, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE, DISENGAGE OR SHIFT GEARS.

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