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Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
2011 Volvo C30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2011 Volvo C30, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Volvo C30 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Visibility/wiper
3Structure
2Tires
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
1Wheels
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 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.
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
2011 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Volvo C30 safety ratings
2011 Volvo C30 2 DR FWD 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.
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…
Own a 2011 C30?
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