1998 Volvo VNL64T Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1998 Volvo VNL64T, 81% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “premature wear steer” (80% of reports).
- 51suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Premature wear steer: mentioned in 41 of 51 complaints (80%)
- Tires resulting improper: mentioned in 41 of 51 complaints (80%)
- Combination race: mentioned in 41 of 51 complaints (80%)
- Bearings meritor: mentioned in 41 of 51 complaints (80%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Volvo VNL64T suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 VNL64T | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2000 VNL64T | 7 | 64% | — |
| 1999 VNL64T | 40 | 89% | — |
| 1998 VNL64T | 51 | 81% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The air conditioner failed due to bad wiring. *yh . Also the vehicle pulled to the right due to premature steer tire wear.*jb
Consumer states the front tires are wearing and there is a problem with the rear suspension, and the u-bolts are breaking.*jb
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Volvo VNL64Ts have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about suspension for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T (81% of the 63 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VNL64T suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1998 Volvo VNL64T?
The most frequent phrase is “premature wear steer”, in 41 of 51 complaints, followed by “tires resulting improper” (41).
See all 1998 Volvo VNL64T problems.