2009 Volvo C30
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.
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The contact owns a 2009 Volvo C30. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter shifted out of gear independently. No dealer or independent mechanic was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-11
The clutch gets stuck on depressing intermittently. I was not able to shift the gear in the middle of the highway at around 80 miles an hour and this was a fatal encounter for me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-08
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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Recently I have been experiencing intermittent vibrations while driving. I had the car inspected at an independent tire shop who found two out of four tires (One front, one rear) were out-of-round because of tread separation or belt slipping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-03
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
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Turn engine on and started to get out of my parking space and suddenly noticed hesitation of my wheel to turn left>right. I checked my power steering reservoir and I cannot see power steering fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-04
Exterior lighting
1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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Headlight assembly cracking. Two passenger side headlight assemblies (Original and replacement) have cracked with three months without sign of external impact. Cracking in both assemblies has been identical.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-11
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-08-13Steering08V329000 Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (Cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Volvo C30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V329000 · Steering
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Volvo C30 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo C30?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo C30 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.