2007 VOLVO C30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 VOLVO C30
The 2007 VOLVO C30 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 VOLVO C30
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 VOLVO C30, potentially affecting up to 1,530 vehicles.
Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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 SPACER WILL BE...
View full details →Recall 08V101000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 1,114 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence: THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED AND CERTAIN BRAKE LINES CLEANED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 VOLVO C30
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLVO C30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FASHION 250 SCOOTER (NA). WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THEY REPAIRED THE EXHAUST AND DRIVESHAFT. SIX WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CAME APART AND CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO FLATTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND FUEL SYSTEM WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,400.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FASHION 250 SCOOTER (NA). WHILE RIDING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THEY REPAIRED THE EXHAUST AND DRIVESHAFT. SIX WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CAME APART AND CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO FLATTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND FUEL SYSTEM WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,400.
Safety Rating for the 2007 VOLVO C30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 VOLVO C30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 VOLVO C30
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 VOLVO C30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ25153.7.3-2019 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 -...
RTJ-10438 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
VOLVO: COMPLAINTS REGARDING AN ILLUMINATED ABS WARNING LAMP IN THE DIM (DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE). *PE UPDATED 8/27/10. *PE
RTJ-14669 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
VOLVO: FRONT WHEEL HUB AND DRIVER SHAFT, BEARING NOISE. AT TIMES A BEARING (BUZZING) NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE NOISE WILL GET HIGHER IN PITCH AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES. *PE
RTJ-20293 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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
SMB-28-200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO: EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P-54 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
16094 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 VOLVO C30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO C30
- 2007 VOLVO C30 (current)
- 2008 VOLVO C30 — 9 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO C30 — 6 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO C30 — 7 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO C30 — 23 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO C30 — 11 complaints
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