- The problem
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- The fix
- 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 new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.Garmin.Com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Volvo C30 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2008 Volvo C30 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2010 for the navigational system(global positioning system). For comparison, the 2007 has 1 and the 2009 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C30 year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Volvo C30 problems
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2008 Volvo C30 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
- The risk
- This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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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8 complaints about the 2008 Volvo C30
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Very small foot room on driver side. Shoe traps under brake pedal sometime, make some delay of using brake. *Tr
Left front spring broke while entering vehicle (parked overnight in garage). Evidence of anti-corrosion paint flaking off of spring in the area that the break occurred. This is the second broken front spring on the same vehicle, the previous one happened ~ 1 year ago (odi# 10502668.). Potentially a defect in the coating process allowing the coating to crack and let corrosion happen on the surface of the spring. *Tr
Oil trap broken. Was told by my mechanic there was a volvo recall for this problem (dealership recall # 202). Volvo dealership said my make and model was not included in the recall. I believe it was an oversite, as my vehicle was manufactured in the same country as the other volvo make and models included in the recall. This 2008 c30 is the first model of this type. It should have been included in the recall and was not. Please investigate. I've paid $550 to repair due to poor manufacturing. Please review and contact volvo regarding this. Hopefully other's with the same make and model have filed a complaint for a stronger case. I want my money back. *Tr
Front passenger seatbelt difficult to unbuckle. Took to volvo dealership to have serviced on 7/1/13. Dealership reported "found a little sticky. Lubed it. Now opens to intent. It does help to press down on the buckle before you release the latch." The lube did not fix the buckle. Still difficult to release. Safety concern for emergency exit of car. *Tr
Right front spring broke, fracture happened in the transition from the lowest coil (the one always on the spring seat) to the first active coil. Anti-corrosion coating was missing in that area, and a small amount of surface pitting was present. Photos of failed spring are available upon request (both in place before removal, and closeup view of the fracture on the coil that broke off). *Tr
Front driver's seat headrest engaged visor in stowed position when seat pushed forward to enter rear seat. This caused the mirror inside the visor to shatter. We did not realize this had occurred until after my wife was driving, lowered the visor, and glass shards fell on her lap. Thankfully they did not fall in her face/eyes. This did not cause a wreck, but we're concerned that this could cause future accidents. We contacted volvo usa, and they acknowledged prior reports of similar incidents, but stated that...
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the damage was not covered by the warranty, and essentially they took no responsibility. This is unfortunate, as I believe this to be a critical design flaw that could cause a fatal accident. I notified volvo usa that I had no choice but to file this claim with nhtsa, in an effort to alert other drivers of potential risks. *Tr
Volvo c30 2008 has very small space between brake pedal,accelerator and console which make the shoe trapped under the brake pedal. This may very serious accident. *Tr
I was driving out of a toll booth and was accelerating. A tractor trailer began coming closer to me. I moved over to avoid impact with the truck. In the process my front and rear drivers side wheels rubbed against a curb causing the side airbags to deploy. There was no damage to the vehicle other than a two inch scrape on the rims. The employees in the body shop and service department stated that the airbags should not have deployed due to the wheels rubbing curb. The woman at volvo stated that the car...
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"detected imminent damage" which caused the airbags to deploy. I was decelerating at the time of the deployment, had I been accelerating to pass the truck I would have been killed. The investigator from volvo stated that they moved the sensors to the wheel wells and the are more sensitive. I think this is a serious safety concern as the vehicle, upon detecting imminent danger almost killed me. *Tr
Volvo C30: every year compared
All C30 years2008 Volvo C30 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 8 | 2 | C | |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 39 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 29 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 26 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo C70 | 22 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 16 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 11 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo S60 | 10 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Volvo VNL | 3 | 12 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Volvo C30
Does the 2008 Volvo C30 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Volvo C30: navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); hose, piping, and connections (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volvo C30?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (2), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 2008 Volvo C30 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 26, 2008 and the latest on January 30, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Volvo C30 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo C30 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo C30 years have the most complaints?
2011 (14), 2012 (10), 2008 (8). See every Volvo C30 year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Volvo C30 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data