1998 Volvo VN660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN660 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo VN660. That ranks 3rd out of 3 VN660 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo VN660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 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 VN660 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo VN660.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer stated that the truck had cruise control problems and stuck at 1100 rpm. *yh
Front end suspension problems causing excessive wear to tires and rough ride, unable to be rectified. Mjs
Other Volvo VN660 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 VN660 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 VN660 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VN660?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VN660?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo VN660 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN660 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.