2010 Volvo C30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C30 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo C30. That ranks 4th out of 7 C30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 86,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Volvo C30 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 67% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 17% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Volvo C30 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on june 14, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or [email protected] .
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While on the freeway my sunroof shattered and spilled a bunch of glass fragments all over me, I believe a rock or some kind of other object, never found out what hit it or if it was hit, from the freeway hit it, so I don't know if it counts as a vehicle safety problem but I wanted to make a report…
The windshield is loose at the top and can leak. The windshield may move under normal driving conditions.
I have a 2010 volvo c30. In late november 2017 i was in a minor accident on the freeway. Something came off a big rig in front of me and hit the windshield as well as me running over something. I assume the truck blew a tire, as the truck started sparking underneath. The noise was so loud, i…
My windshield was lifting as i drove highway speeds or on a windy day, as well as leaked water during heavy rain. Took it to an auto glass shop (like my volvo dealership suggested due to a diagnostic fee of over $100.00 for volvo service to touch the car), where they told me it was a huge problem…
My daughter was involved in a single vehicle mishap where she jumped a curb at approximately 15 to 20 mph, blew out three tires, and damaged the right passenger front bumper as well as the right and left front quarter panels. The right front tire is bent inward and the left front is bent outward…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo C30?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, air bags, traction control system problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volvo C30?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Volvo C30 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C30 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.