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2008 Volvo C30 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 8, 201010V566000 | Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
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| Jul 23, 200808V329000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsTHIS 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V329000
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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 25 |
| Suspension | 2 | 25 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 13 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 13 |
| Visibility | 1 | 13 |
| Seats | 1 | 13 |
| Air bags | 1 | 13 |
| Equipment | 1 | 13 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“Very small foot room on driver side. Shoe traps under brake pedal sometime, make some delay of using brake. *tr”
- Suspension
“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.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“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.”
Other Volvo C30 model years
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2008 Volvo C30 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo C30 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo C30. The most recent, 10V566000 (reported November 8, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Volvo C30?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Volvo C30?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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