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2011 Volvo C30 repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 102 repairs.
2011 Volvo C30 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | last year AC wouldn't cool, but had heat. this time AC works, but no heat. electronic climate control system module reprogrammed. |
| 14400 mi | Car wouldn't start and all electrical systems were dead. Volvo roadside assistance towed it to the dealership where they found it needed a battery replacement. |
| 38300 mi | Battery failed after just one year. |
| 40000 mi | Dead battery |
| 4000 mi | replaced driver side window motor window motor replaced |
| 255440 mi C $1000 |
A/C clutch / solenoid not working; best to replace entire compressor. |
2011 Volvo C30 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi | Factory battery failed. |
| 39000 mi US $220 |
Sirius satellite radio drains battery when car is left parked for long periods. Dealer installed software update. |
| 48000 mi US $2500 |
Compressor & condenser had to be replaced. |
| 92500 mi | Headlight malfunction caused by bulb out and computer module needing replacement |
| 86800 mi | A/C compressor |
| 358 mi | Replaced driver display console due to inoperative temp gauge. |
| 18000 mi | A/C was working intermittently. It was very weak or not working at all on on warm days. The dealer said the compressor clutch was not working. It took 1 day to get the part. It was replaced and the A/C is working fine now. |
| 22000 mi | Ac was weak on hot days. Volvo tested temp to be 42 at center vents. They found a slight leak in the high side valve. They replaced the valve and charged system. It tested at 34f afterwards. |
| 8000 mi | The AC was blowing cold from one center vent while blowing hot from other center vent. The dealer had a software fix that had been used on other vehicles with the same problem. It seems to have been fixed. |
| 21000 mi | An alarm siren module went bad. It was replaced under warranty when I had the 22K mile service done. |
| 25000 mi | The hazard lights would come on intermittently when the car was either sitting unlocked or moving. |
| 6000 mi | The dampeners were closing so no air was getting into the vehicle. They recalibrated the dampeners and did a software update. |
| 7000 mi | Air conditioning, heating, and fan are working but air is not getting into the cabin due to dampener door not opening properly. The dampener door issue continued after two software loads and dampener door adjustments. Dealership decided to replace dampener motor which means taking the whole dash out of the car. |
| 37700 mi | iPhone iOS 8 does not allow the car to skip forward a track or back a track with my cars computer. There is no fix, as volvo's software is outdated with no update possible. |
| 42100 mi | DC outlets stopped working - fuse replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $100 |
Battery died, replaced. oil change, engine air filter. |
| 41800 mi | Battery drained in 4 days; software updated to fix satellite seeking when vehicle off. |
| 36100 mi | The satellite radio system had a known "parasitic drain" that caused the battery to die. The replaced the faulty part and all is well. |
| 41000 mi US $195 |
Car slow to start for a week then would not start. |
| 59000 mi US $110 |
HID headlight failed. Replaced both HID headlamp bulbs |
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