Suspension Problems of Volvo C30

Volvo C30 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Volvo C30


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volvo C30

The Suspension problem

Left front spring broke while entering vehicle (parked overnight in garage). Evidence of anti-corosion paint flaking off of spring in the area that the break occurred. This is the second broken front spring on the same vehicle, the previous one happened ~ 1 year ago (odi# 10502668. ).   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

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.   Read details...




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