2008 Volvo C30 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,198miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Volvo C30, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,198 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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).”
NHTSA complaint #10502668, filed 2013-03, 40,896 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10158649Mar 19, 2019This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10037821Dec 21, 2010Volvo: 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…
- 10034507Sep 2, 2010Volvo: 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo C30
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volvo C30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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