Volvo C30 2008
Model C30 made in 2008 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, suspension and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 2.5 turbo.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25.0004/39.5001/29.9472 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.4 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25/39.7/29.9985 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 2-Jul-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/27/22 | 23.8987/38.4468/28.8033 | Premium | 2048 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 Turbo | 5 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 19/28/23 | 24.4/39.5/29.4695 | Premium | 1958 | COMPACT CARS | 29-Jun-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V329000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 04/14/2008 to 05/27/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1020 | 08/13/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/23/2008 | 07/23/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 201.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| 37-187 | 01/31/2008 | 10024193 | Service action 187: cem software upgrade - volvo has found that on certain my 2008 s40, v50, c70 and c30 vehicles the alarm system may falsely trigger. csc was received. *nj | 03/20/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| 28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RTJ-21324 | 07/10/2009 | 10032425 | Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and | 03/24/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 432 025 | 07/01/2008 | 10025482 | Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe | 08/13/2008 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| SMB-88-001A | 10/13/2011 | 10041668 | Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| 16094 | 06/20/2008 | 10025721 | Noise from front seat belt-b pillar: there may be a slight rattling noise from the front seat belts heard in the b-pillar area. *pe | 09/03/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| RTJ-20293 | 04/27/2009 | 10030425 | A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe | 10/02/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
| TL-20109 | 09/02/2010 | 10034507 | Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. a knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel. *pe | 11/22/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. there may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-18381-7 | 12/21/2010 | 10037821 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| US15309.4.1 | 04/23/2012 | 10044085 | Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012. | 05/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 12/07/2007 | 3500 | 1 | 11/12/2007 |
| 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 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/12/2013 | 40896 | ||
| 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). | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/21/2009 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Van Nuys | 91406 | Galpin Jaguar/Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. | 892-3800 |
| CT | NEW LONDON | 6320 | Secor's Auto Center, Inc. | 442-3232 |
| FL | FT WALTON BEACH | 32548 | Beal Parkway Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. | 862-3116 |
| IL | Rockford | 61107 | Fran Kral L/M Inc. | 9628891 |
| IL | Tinley Park | 60477 | International Imports, LLC | 342-0400 |
| IN | indianapolis/ | 46240 | Tom Wood Jaguar Inc. | 848-7447 |
| MA | dartmouth | 2747 | Dartmouth Nissan, Inc. | |
| NC | Cary | 27513 | Weaver Brothers, Inc. | 2382140 |
| NE | OMAHA | 68118 | Gorges of Omaha, Inc. | 359-1500 |
| NY | riverhead | 11901 | Eagle Auto-Mall Corporation | 727-0700 |
| OH | Columbus | 43085 | Brentlinger Enterprises | 885-6206 |
| OH | Dayton | 47330 | Evans Motorworks, Inc. | 8906200 |
| PA | State College | 16801 | Driscoll Automotive Group, LLC | 237-0368 |