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Other: labels
Risk. WHEN OPERATING THE TRUCK "BOBTAIL" WITH FULL FUEL TANKS AND TWO OCCUPANTS WITH AN ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, THE ACTUAL GROSS AXLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED…
1998 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo VN, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Volvo VN has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Suspension
3Power train
3Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Tires
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1998 Volvo VN recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Parking brake
Risk. THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, AND THE COMPACT HEATER WAS IN OPERATION, FUEL WOULD STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE HEATER CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE…
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Steering: linkages
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Wheels: rim
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
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Exterior lighting
Risk. IF THESE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other VN 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 VN median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Volvo VN, and the recalls they led to.
- EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABELLed to recall 01V-093
- U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIENo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What VN owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR AND IDLE PULLEY WERE BAD, THE AIR DRYER WAS REBUILT, AND THE TORQUE ARM, FOOT VALVE AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF STEERING GRILL. TRUCK WAS LEANING ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES WAS WORN OUT BECAUSE OF THE LEANING. COSNUMER FELT TRUCK WAS NOT SAFE. *AK
CONSUMER STATES HE IS HAVING FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS THAT IS CAUSING VIBRATION, THERE HAVE BEEN 4 SETS OF STEER TIRES IN 260000 MILES, THEY WEAR BAD AND GO WAY OUT OF BALANCE, THE VEHICLE HAS LEANED TO THE LEFT SINCE PURCHASE, BOTH SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM,.…
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