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2008 Volvo C30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Volvo C30, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
8
owner complaints to NHTSA
22–23
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo C30

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V566000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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 new battery and a…

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 08V329000 Reported 1,020 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Volvo C30 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,623 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Very small foot room on driver side. Shoe traps under brake pedal sometime, make some delay of using brake. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 30, 2015 · Vehicle speed control

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2014 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Volvo C30 (C30 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–23 mpg
City / Highway19–20 / 27–28
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Volvo C30 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C30 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Volvo C3021
2008 Volvo C3028
2009 Volvo C3026
2010 Volvo C3026
2011 Volvo C30114
2012 Volvo C30010
2013 Volvo C3004

Checking a specific 2008 Volvo C30

How do I know if my 2008 Volvo C30 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Volvo C30; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V329000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.