no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
2010 Volvo C30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2010 Volvo C30, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volvo C30 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Traction control system
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Volvo C30 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other C30 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C30 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Volvo C30 safety ratings
2010 Volvo C30 2-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What C30 owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Own a 2010 C30?
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