1998 Volvo 660Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo 660, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Volvo 660 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Service brakes, air10
Steering10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1998 Volvo 660 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other 660 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 660 median. How we score

'98'00'01'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Volvo 660, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAKEA02021 · closed Nov 6, 2003
    No recall
  2. SLEEPER BERTH FIRESPE01040 · closed Mar 26, 2002
    No recall
  3. STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINTPE01041 · closed Jun 14, 2002
    No recall
  4. STEERING AXLE U-BOLTPE01042 · closed Sep 6, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What 660 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH CYLINDER WILL STICK AND OR LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DISENGAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, HAS NO REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 8014085 · Jul 17, 2002

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