turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
12000 mi | front strut "adjusted" |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
9000 mi | ABS warning light came on while driving 60 mph and making lane change. Couldn't clear to took it to the Volvo dealer. Dealer didn't have parts, took two more visits to get it right. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
7000 mi | Suspension rod needed tightening |
34000 mi | ABS and anti-skid control systems failed due to bearings that came out of place. |
33000 mi | Both axles were replaced under warranty. Also, front and rear brakes were replaced at no cost |
4000 mi | Front suspension had a squeak on bumps since the car was a week old. It took 2 days for the dealer to locate and tighten a bolt. |
17300 mi | LF steering knuckle replaced after spindle loosened, causing ABS and TPMS warnings. |
19000 mi | First steering spindle, |
14800 mi | Bracket added per Volvo - same steering spindle as first time. |
48000 mi | Front springs were making a noise. Volvo stated it was a known problem, upgraded spring design installed as a warranty repair. But ride height was off and the handling was negatively impacted. I insisted they replace the original springs. |
49000 mi US $600 |
Sway bar links replaced, four wheel alignment |
11000 mi | The left front wheel starting making a grinding noise. The service people at the dealership needed to replace the spindle on that wheel. Problem was then corrected. |
54000 mi | In for sway bar/linkage repair. |
56500 mi | Still hearing crunching in front end. Dealer replaced strut bushings. Noise is gone. Also had dealer adjust heated seat temperature, as seat would not get hot. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
13000 mi | Replaced steering knuckles |
62 mi | Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. Went to the dealer because of a strange popping soft noise coming from the front when hitting minor road bumps. Mechanic took a ride with me and confirmed. Will check in the car for further inspection on Jan 10th. I'm very pissed off. |
90488 mi US $308 |
Replaced rear sway bar links. |
8300 mi | Loose hub. |
42100 mi | Rattling continues coming from dash. Dealer thought it might be the left front strut so that was replaced. |
44000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
8500 mi | Left front spindle grinding and reported malfunction by car computer. Replaced under warrantee by dealer. |
27000 mi | Right-side front bearing worn out at 27,000 miles. Left-side had previously worn out at 9,000. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
13000 mi | Car was making a noise when I went over speed bumps. Took a couple of trips before the dealership finally identified the problem and replaced some suspension parts. My car was in the shop 2 weeks, which was mostly waiting on parts. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
7000 mi | Complained about a front end noise. Seems there is a TSB on it. Parts ordered, need to return for repair. |
7000 mi | Parts replaced, no more odd noises from the front. |
57500 mi US $600 |
The hub began to wear out and caused the wheel to rattle loose. This caused damage to lug studs. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27700 mi | Suspension Squeak. Gasket replaced. |
21000 mi | Clunking sound from front of car |
39000 mi | 2 Strut bearings had to be replaced on front of car. Both went bad @ 35k miles. Supposedly a common problem w/ these C30's Finally repaired in mid September--2 Strut bearings replaced--fell apart upon removal of old strut bearings--new ones will prob do same 30k miles in--should not happen w/ so few miles. |
11000 mi US $139 |
top bracket/bushing of right front strut cracked |
4960 mi $130 |
Rear (lower) stabilizer link worn. Replaced both sides. |
6200 mi $100 |
Rear Anti Sway Bar Link Bushings Replaced |
6820 mi $60 |
Replaced Rear Anti-Sway Bar Bushings L/R |
12000 mi | seal on front strut was blown |
67000 mi US $100 |
Replaced right front strut |
87000 mi US $400 |
Replaced upper rear control arms to correct a camber problem and 4 wheel alignment |
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
19220 mi A $5 |
Front wheel struts required replacement |
56420 mi A $1350 |
Cracked seals. Whole assembly required replacement |
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
80540 mi C $900 |
RIght front axle seal and wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
15000 mi | Alloy wheels had become stuck to the hubs because insufficient copper grease had been used as a barrier when applied as part of pre-delivery inspection. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
60140 mi €600 |
Suspension springs changed on the front of the car. Driver's side spring had broken in half. |
87700 mi US $850 |
Had noise like if your brakes were gone like metal on metal. Turned out to be a wheel bearing and e-brake issue. |
96000 mi US $118 |
From brakes I was informed I needed another wheel bearing. Replace the drivers side last year. Then I was told broken front spring and they would need to replace both. Also would need a cv joint replaced there was a tear. Grand total 3200. |
46700 mi | Front control arms replaced due to abnormal bushing wear which caused knocking when going over bumps. |
15000 mi | Rattle at low speeds when turning. Dealer replaced left front control arm. |
24000 mi | Rattle again at low speeds when turning. Could not replicate this time. |
7000 mi | When turning steering wheel left or right there is a spring type noise. Sounds like a screen door opening. Dealership replaced bumper stops and strut bearings. |
65000 mi US $108 |
Right front Wheel bearing making noise. Left front wheel bearing loose. |
81300 mi | Bad front left wheel bearing. |
25000 mi | Replaced rack module for steering due to high pitch whine while turning on cold days. Successful repair in about 1/2 day. |
89300 mi US $2600 |
Control Arm bushings |
45880 mi C $100 |
Front coil springs broken |
54000 mi US $750 |
Tire rod and rim replacement (due to hitting a pot hole) |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
100000 mi US $400 |
Rear shocks - wear and tear item |
151000 mi US $1200 |
Struts and drive shaft boot split/replaced |
121000 mi US $1308 |
Worn out front struts, both driver and passenger strut replaced |
15000 mi US $112 |
The wheel hub assembly was replace because the dealer put the wrong lug nuts on the wheels causing the bolts on the wheel assembly to crack and break off. |
71000 mi US $1200 |
Coil spring |
25000 mi | Alignment issue noted -- excessive wear on insides of front tires. Alignment performed -- front toe settings corrected, and left rear upper control arm replaced to correct negative camber. |
116000 mi US $900 |
Front control arm bushings were shot - experienced vibration while braking at higher speeds. OEM control arms were installed and the car feels new! |
125000 mi US $1700 |
Once up on the rack the sway bars were in need of replacement. |
147278 mi US $1719 |
Engine mounts, drive belts, water pump and timing belt |
154190 mi US $879 |
Front Strut replacement |
165000 mi US $200 |
Front Driver Wheel Bearing Replaced |
46000 mi | Suspension parts ordered. New struts, strut bearings, top caps and bump stops replaced. |
123100 mi US $1300 |
Car was vibrating at highway speeds. Shop diagnosed bad struts, bad wear pattern on tires. Replaced all four struts myself, and had to buy four new tires. |
113460 mi C $500 |
front strut and link rods replaced |
70000 mi US $120 |
replaced struts and shocks |
38300 mi | one tech diagnosed axle problem; second tech said strut was bad. got the car back and the noise was still there. |
65000 mi | Popping noise in suspension still present when car was traded. |
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
94000 mi £340 |
replace front shock absorbers |
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
64480 mi C $800 |
Front wheel bearings diagnosed. |
66020 mi C $800 |
Front wheel bearings replaced. |