1998 Volvo VN610 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN610 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo VN610. That is the most of any VN610 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (41 complaints, 69%), typically at around 269,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo VN610 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 | 41 | 69% | 269,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 22% | 269,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 15% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo VN610 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo VN610.
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
- Steering binding (EA04016) — opened Jun 24, 2004, closed Mar 31, 2005.
- Steering binding (PE04014) — opened Feb 5, 2004, closed Jun 24, 2004.
- 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volvo vn610. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost steering power. The contact lost control and crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not brought in for inspection. The contact stated that the ball…
Trw manufactured ball socket on drag link separated resulting in loss of steering. Minor crash with no injuries
Consumer states the lcd graphics display was showing trip miles, mpg, voltmeter, at 98,000 the manufacturer replaced the entire instrument cluster, however at 240,000 consumer had to replace the instrument cluster himself and the manufacturer is offering no solutions.*jb
While driving, steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control and an accident, consumer stated that the steering locked like when having a flat tire, consumer was injured after repairs, consumer drove vehicle when the steering locked again, the heat vent for the dash was found stuck in the…
Consumer states the air bags dropped. *tt
Other Volvo VN610 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 VN610 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 VN610 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 VN610 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 59 | 0 |
| 1997 VN610 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VN610?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VN610?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo VN610 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN610 model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.