1998 Volvo 660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 660 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 660. That ranks 2nd out of 5 660 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo 660 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Volvo 660 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo 660.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
- Sleeper berth fires (PE01040) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 2002.
- Steering gearbox or u-joint (PE01041) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Jun 14, 2002.
- Steering axle u-bolt (PE01042) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Sep 6, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Axle:rear: u bolts failed, resulting in vehicle becoming inoperable. Dealer has been notified;however, was unable to find remedy for problem. There are 15 other vehicles with similar problems.**ak
Steer shaft would lock up while driving and become inoperable. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy.*ak
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
Driveshaft became inoperable , unabling vehicle to move/ has come apart. Dealer has been notified.*ak
Air leveling valves malfunctioned, resulting in air bags losing air.dealer has been notified; however, was unable to remedy problem.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 660?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo 660?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo 660 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 660 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.