Research · 15 model years
Volvo C-ClassEvery model year, 1998–2013
Across the 15 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns and 288 owner complaints for the Volvo C-Class. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (42).
Volvo C-Class years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 15 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2012 | 1 | 33 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 | 3 | Not rated | — | |
| 2010 | 3 | 10 | 2 | Not rated | — | |
| 2009 | 3 | 16 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2008 | 3 | 30 | 2 | Not rated | — | |
| 2007 | 4 | 17 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2006 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2004 | 0 | 15 | 1 | Not rated | — | |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2001 | 3 | 18 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2000 | 4 | 42 | 2 | Not rated | — | |
| 1999 | 3 | 31 | 1 | Not rated | — | |
| 1998 | 4 | 8 | 1 | Not rated | — |
- 20130 recalls · 15 complaints
- 20121 recall · 33 complaints
- 20112 recalls · 28 complaints
- 20103 recalls · 10 complaints
- 20093 recalls · 16 complaints
- 20083 recalls · 30 complaints
- 20074 recalls · 17 complaints
- 20062 recalls · 9 complaints
- 20040 recalls · 15 complaints
- 20030 recalls · 7 complaints
- 20021 recall · 9 complaints
- 20013 recalls · 18 complaints
- 20004 recalls · 42 complaints
- 19993 recalls · 31 complaints
- 19984 recalls · 8 complaints
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 15 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026