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1998 Volvo Volvo TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints130 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck has problems

13 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
Suspension70
Electrical system30
Power train30
Service brakes, air30
Structure10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

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

3 recalls

1998 Volvo Volvo Truck 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 02V-110 · Apr 11, 2002 · 208 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 99V-078 · Apr 13, 1999 · 382 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. STEERING BINDINGEA04016 · closed Mar 31, 2005
    No recall
  2. STEERING BINDINGPE04014 · closed Jun 24, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What Volvo Truck owners report

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

VEHICLE S CONSTANTLY OVERWEIGHT ON THE FRONT AXLE WHEN FUELED. THIS CONDITION EXISTS WITHOUT BEING HOOKED UP TO A TRAILER. VOLVO TRUCKS MAKES IT VERY HARD TO HELP A SMALL OWNER OPERATOR LIKE MYSELF. THE FRONT TIRE WEAR IS NOT THE BEST EITHER. [XXX] HAS HELPED US A LOT. THE FUEL TANKS NEED TO MOVED…
Complaint 745279 · May 13, 2001
CONSUMER STATES ONE OF THE WHEELS FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE AND IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH U-BOLTS POSSIBLY CAUSING PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. *TT
Complaint 565897 · May 30, 2002
VOLVO VNL64T 1998 - CONSUMER EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS POSSIBLY CAUSING PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR, DEALER REPLACED, BALANCED AND ALIGNED STEER TIRES THAT WERE OFF TRACK. *TT
Complaint 565602 · May 6, 2002

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