2010 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 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 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.
Visibility/wiper
4 of 6 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-02
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-13
The windshield is loose at the top and can leak. The windshield may move under normal driving conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-23
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volvo C30. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on wet pavement, the rear tires lost traction without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-30
Also filed under Traction control system
Traction control system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: traction control system.
Air bags
1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-08
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-06-14Steering10V255000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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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
2010 Volvo C30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Traction control system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V255000 · Steering
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2010 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 2010 Volvo C30?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.