Volvo C30: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 7 model years of the Volvo C30 on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (14, most often about visibility/wiper). 2010 has the most recall campaigns (2). 2010 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (2).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 4 | 0 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 24 MPG |
| 2012 | 0 | 10 | 0 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 24 MPG |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 1 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 24 MPG |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 2 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 24 MPG |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 0 | POWER TRAIN | 23 MPG |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 | 0 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 MPG |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | SUSPENSION | — |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Volvo C30Questions
- Which Volvo C30 year has the most complaints?
- Of 7 model years of the Volvo C30 on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (14, most often about visibility/wiper).
- Which Volvo C30 year has the most recalls?
- 2010 has the most recall campaigns (2).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.