1998 Volvo VN770Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo VN770, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Volvo VN770 has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Volvo VN770 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other VN770 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 VN770 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Volvo VN770, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
What VN770 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE WHEEL BEARING, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN SLEEPER DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE FUEL TANK BAFFLE WAS LOOSE.*JB
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED FRONT END WAS PULLING AND BAD VIBRATION. CONTACTED DEALER AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR IT. STEERING TIRES WERE GOING ONE DIRECTION, AND DRIVING TIRES WERE GOING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, PULLING AGAINST EACH OTHER. ALSO, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT…
THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET FELL OFF WHEN THE U-BOLTS ON THE REAR DRIVE AXLE BROKE. THERE WAS A FRONT END VIBRATION AT 65 MPH DUE TO A CRACK IN THE LEFT STEERING RIM. LATER ON, THE RIGHT STEERING TIRE WAS WORN TO THE CORD. THE NUT CAME OFF OF THE LEVELING ARM AND THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE NUT AND…
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