2011 Volvo C30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C30 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo C30. That is the most of any C30 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (7 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 7 | 50% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 21% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 21% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 14% | 200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 14% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Volvo C30 recalls (1)
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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.
The top of the windshield no longer adheres to the body of the vehicle. My searches of the internet have found multiple instances of the Volvos where the top part of the windshield is no longer attached to the vehicle. Here is a link to the Auto Glass Safety Council describes the issue…
The entire top edge of the windshield is no longer sealed to the car. Water gets in. If all of the windows are closed, the windshield briefly pops out a little bit as the door is closed.
Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body. This is leaking water and leading to poor visibility that is dangerous but more concerning is the detachment of the window from the body. This would be extremely dangerous in a collision. The car…
Windshield is not sealed properly- moving as i drive from faulty seal
The loose windshield issue needs to be investigated as it is a very common issue. I have a 2011 c30. You can push up on the glass and it is not adhered on the top at all to the car. Not just on the c30 but other models as well. It's as if the windshield is only adhered to on 3 sides. It vibrates…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo C30?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Volvo C30?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.