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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2011 Volvo C30 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
50%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Volvo C30, 50% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“The vehicle is stationary until I can get the issue corrected in the next day or two. The windshield is loose. I discovered a leak and determined that the issue is that the windshield is not attached to the car at the top. The slightest pressure from the inside can move the windshield away from the seal on the car. I have learned that this is a common issue tin Volvo's that occurs due to improper glass preparation. How can this be safe? Shouldn't Volvo be responsible for correcting the issue? Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11353281, filed 2020-09, 51,000 miles

“The windshield got loose. When pressing it from the inside, the windshield moves. When the door closes that windshield moves, or with vibrations while driving. Under heavy raining, water leaks inside the cabin. The vehicle was stationary at a parking lot when we realize it was like that. Taking with other owners, it is a known issue, and Volvo is aware.”

NHTSA complaint #11325070, filed 2020-05, 70,000 miles

“The loose windshield issue needs to be investigated as it is a very common issue. I have a 2011 C30. You can push up on the glass and it is not adhered on the top at all to the car. Not just on the C30 but other models as well. It's as if the windshield is only adhered to on 3 sides. It vibrates and leaks. Definitely needs to be recalled. And the manufacturer needs to be made aware.”

NHTSA complaint #11354970, filed 2020-09, 100,000 miles

“The car developed a rattle over bumps which got worse with colder weather to the point we determined the windshield is loose almost the entire length across the top and part way down the right side. Our local auto glass company says it seems to be a factory quality control problem. Upon doing some online research it appears to be a somewhat common problem with volvos and it is a problem with the primer applied to the glass possibly being contaminated and separating from the glass and not actually a problem with the adhesive which attaches the windshield to the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10820302, filed 2016-01

“Windshield seal bond at top failed resulting in loose front windshield not being attached to the body. This is leaking water and leading to poor visibility that is dangerous but more concerning is the detachment of the window from the body. This would be extremely dangerous in a collision. The car is parked at this time due to being dangerous to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11501828, filed 2023-01

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012330%
2011750%
2010467%
2008113%

Other parts of the 2011 Volvo C30

Other or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Volvo C30

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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