1998 Volvo VNL64T Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VNL64T 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 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo VNL64T. That is the most of any VNL64T model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (51 complaints, 81%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo VNL64T 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 problems | 51 | 81% | — | “premature wear steer” (80%) | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo VNL64T recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T.
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.
The dealer refused to honor the recall for the front tie rod, the dealer stated the tires were the wrong size.*jb
Consumer is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *jg
Consumer is complaining of the cab cracking on the side farings on both sides and the hood cracking. Also when standing at the front of the truck looking to the back of the truck you can see that the "lines" are not smooth. The back step on the left side sticks out. *jg
Consumer states that turn signal indicator light was operating intermittently, volvo service replaced the bulb, but after that, the diagnostic display had lines throughout obscuring the information. Most all the dash is dark intermittently, consumer was told that the wiring harness connectors are…
When driving or backing out at low speed the steering locks up, vehicle is hard to control. Dealer contacted. *ak *jb
Other Volvo VNL64T years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 VNL64T | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 VNL64T | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VNL64T | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 VNL64T | 45 | 0 |
| 1998 | 63 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VNL64T?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 51 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VNL64T?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Volvo VNL64T a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VNL64T model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.