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2007 Volvo C-ClassRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2007 Volvo C-Class. Most complaints involve structure (8) and electrical system (4).

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Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
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Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Oct 2011
Owner complaints
17
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.

EquipmentReported Oct 18, 2011NHTSA 11V508000

Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)

Free remedy

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

EquipmentReported Nov 8, 2010NHTSA 10V566000

Service brakes

Free remedy

VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Mar 5, 2008NHTSA 08V101000
See all 4 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

17 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2006 – Oct 2024
  1. Structure8
  2. Electrical system4
  3. Wheels1
  4. Service brakes1
  5. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  6. Visibility1
  7. Seats1
  8. Exterior lighting1
  9. Child seat1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each C-Class model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
19988
199931
200042
200118
20029
20037
200415
20069
200717
200830
200916
201010
201128
201233
201315
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

8 reports
“THE TRUNK WILL NO LONGER OPEN ALTHOUGH WHEN I USE THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK IT I DO HEAR IT CLICK. I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER DRIVERS, WHICH IS WHY I'M REPORTING IT HERE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2020StructureODI 11364901

Electrical system

4 reports
“MY 2007 C70 STOPPED READING BOTH OF MY KEY FOBS AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS AT WALMART AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR IT SAID KEY ERROR TRY AGAIN. SO I TRIED AND I TRIED. NOTHING. I CALLED MY ROOMMATE WHO CAME WITH MY OTHER KEY ABOUT 1 HOUR LATER. IT WAS ABOUT 1:30 AM BY THIS TIME. THE OTHER KEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. ALSO KEY ERROR. MY TOP IS OPEN AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LEAVE MY CAR EXPOSED OVER NIGHT. I GO BACK 9 HOURS LATER TO TRY AND START THE CAR AGAIN. NOTHING AGAIN. THIS TIME THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE, AND THE TOP IS STILL DOWN . AND NEITHER KEY WORKS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THEY CAN ALLOW A KEY TO BE ERASED. IT IS VERY UNSAFE. I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SITUATION IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I NEEDED TO LEAVE AND WASN'T ABLE TO LEAVE. MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN AT JEOPARDY.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2019Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11257206

Wheels

1 report
“PURCHASED NEW UNIROYAL TIRES FOR MY CAR ALL HAVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN VERY SHORT TIME TIRES SUFFER FROM RAPID DEFLATION FOR NOW REASON. TIRE DEALER HAS BLAMED WHEELS AIR PRESSURE ECT . THREE OF THE 4 WHEELS HAVE BE CHANGED ALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY A WHEEL REPAIR SERVICE. THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN A NAIL OR ROAD HAZARD INVOLVED. THESE TIRES SIMPLY DO NOT PREFORM CORRECTLY THEY LOOSE PRESSURE AT ANY SPEED AT ANY TIME.12”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2020Wheels, Unknown or otherODI 11322712
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Volvo C-Class as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 29, 2026Vehicle 2307
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

2007 C-Class questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo C-Class have?

4 safety recalls as of Oct 29, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2007 Volvo C-Class problems?

Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (8), electrical system (4), wheels (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 29, 2026