1998 Volvo 770 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 770 years
- About as many complaints as other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 770. That is the most of any 770 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (19 complaints, 49%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo 770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 19 | 49% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo 770 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo 770.
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.
- Multiple defects (DP01005) — opened Aug 9, 2001, closed Oct 3, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, i used both feet too…
State inspection report.*jb
Consumer states that the vehicle will not start. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *mr
The owner reports poor mileage and durability of the front wheel bearings and has had a problem with excesive steer axle weight, fuel tanks and 5th wheel rails move aft but steer axle weight runs about 13,140 lbs (cummins engine)(reported to manufacturer). Nlm
Consumer states the u-bolt failed, however is unsure as to if it failed before or as the result of vehicle crash. *mj
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 770?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo 770?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo 770 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 770 model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.