1998 Volvo 740 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 740. That is the most of any 740 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo 740 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo 740 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo 740.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifing into drive. This caused vehicle to take off and strike a building. No injury reported, and manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
The car experiences an unsafe vibration which is related to the transmission. Tires and wheels are not the cause of the vibration. The vibration occurs between 35 mph and 45 mph under light steady throttle or deceleration. The shudder begins in the pedals, progresses to the steering wheel and then…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 740?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo 740?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo 740 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.