1998 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volvo Truck years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck. That is the most of any Volvo Truck model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 | 7 | 54% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. This rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.
Risk: If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
Fix: Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm.
Risk: This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
Fix: Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.
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.
The consumer has experienced premature steer tire wear. Scc
Consumer states one of the wheels fell off of the vehicle and is experiencing problems with u-bolts possibly causing premature steer tire wear. *tt
Consumer states nose is heavy with box. *yd
Volvo vnl64t 1998 - consumer experiencing front end problems possibly causing premature steer tire wear, dealer replaced, balanced and aligned steer tires that were off track. *tt
Consumer stated the u-bolts broke causing the steering to go bad.(volvo truck 610)*jb
Other Volvo Volvo Truck years
← 1997 Volvo Truck · 1999 Volvo Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Truck | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Truck | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 Volvo Truck | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 Volvo Truck | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 Volvo Truck | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 Volvo Truck | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volvo Truck model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.