1998 Volvo VNL64tProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo VNL64t, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Volvo VNL64t has problems

63 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
Suspension510
Electrical system50
Steering50
Power train30
Service brakes, air20
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling20
Tires20
Fuel system, gasoline20
1 other systems10

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

0 recalls

1998 Volvo VNL64t recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other VNL64t 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 VNL64t median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VNL64t owners report

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

THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO BAD WIRING. *YH. ALSO THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT DUE TO PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB
Complaint 565259 · Aug 15, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION, AND THE U-BOLTS ARE BREAKING.*JB
Complaint 565066 · Aug 15, 2001
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND THE FRONT STEER AXLE WEIGHT EXCEEDED THE DESIGN FAWR OF THE VEHICLE AND NORTH DAKOTA'S STATE RESTRICTION OF 550 POUNDS PER INCH WIDTH OF TIRE, VOLVO PAID FOR A MODIFICATION ATTEMPT, AFTER THE MODIFICATION THE VEHICLE STILL EXCEEDED THE WEIGHT LIMITS IN NUMBEROUS…
Complaint 556282 · Oct 19, 2000

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