Most common 2010 Volvo C30 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo C30 complaints by model year
Best C30 years: 2007, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2010 Volvo C30 recalls (2)
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
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.
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 c30, model year 2010 s40 and v50 vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions. The gearshift lever stud assembly May not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will torque the gearshift lever stud assembly to the correct specification free of charge. The safety recall began on June 14, 2010. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .
What 2010 Volvo C30 owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof
While on the freeway my sunroof shattered and spilled a bunch of glass fragments all over me, I believe a rock or some kind of other object, never found out what hit it or if it was hit, from the freeway hit it, so I don't know if it counts as a vehicle safety problem but I wanted to make a report just in case it counts as one. My safety was put at risk by having glass falling on top off me while going around 60mph on the freeway, the sudden noise of the glass breaking followed by the glass falling on me caused me to swerve and it left me shaken and covered in glass. I ended up pulling over on the shoulder to relax myself and get all the glass off of me and my seat, no one was hurt or injured. There was no problem confirmed other than the sunroof being broken. The component was not inspected. There were no other warnings or symptoms of the problem prior to it breaking.
I have a 2010 Volvo C30. In late November 2017 I was in a minor accident on the freeway. Something came off a big rig in front of me and hit the windshield as well as me running over something. I assume the truck blew a tire, as the truck started sparking underneath. The noise was so loud, I thought the windshield had broken. When I pulled over, I didn't see any real damage but a small piece of molding was loose near my front tire. Over the next several days I would hear a loud jarring noise whenever I hit a bump a certain way. Also, when the passenger door was slammed shut. It sounded like my car was falling apart. It continued to get more frequent, but I couldn't tell where it was coming from until we started getting freezing temperatures in the morning and I could actually see the windshield rattle over every bump. …
2010 Volvo C30 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
| 2.4L 5-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 31 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Volvo C30 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 C30 rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C30 at the same age. It is one of the best C30 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volvo C30?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 4 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and stability & traction control (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo C30 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo C30, the most recent from November 8, 2010 (navigational system(global positioning system)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo C30?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2009 and 2010. See the full Volvo C30 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Volvo C30 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.