1998 Volvo VN610: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (51% of complaints).
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recalls
59
owner complaints
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fire reports
269,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 269,000 mi)Weak spot: suspension (51%)
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)51% · 29 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)11% · 6 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)9% · 5 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)9% · 5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)5% · 3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4% · 2 complaints
“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 joint that was attached to the drag link fell apart. There were no injuries. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 430,000 and failure mileage was 428,000. Updated 10/16/07 *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2007
“Heater and air conditioner blower motor failed. Dealer was notified. *ak consumer states that the heater motor was not good, installed new motor and it worked fine. *slc”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2002
“While traveling on highway front passenger side wheel came off of vehicle, and vehicle went across 3 lanes of traffic. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2001
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“Company owned vehicle was involved in a fatal collision. The vehicle veered across the median and overturned, killing driver. Inspection of vehicle's steering gear box revealed splines of worm gear worn away or sheared gears. Crash report to follow. *jg”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2001
“A year ago front tires were replaced with new tires. A year later, the new tires were worn out. Consumer felt thereas a defective axle, tire should not wear out this fast. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“The 500 detroit diesel engine caused rough idle and low power, at 103000 miles detroit overhauled the engine, cylinders and pistons had burned, water pump failed, and engine had 8-10 valve adjustments, at 130000 miles the warranty was cancelled, vehicle was turned in at 130000 miles. *slc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 1998
“The vehicle experienced wiring harness problems under dash, also the ems was replaced. *yh. The vehicle experienced u-bolt problems, the clutch failed, the belts on the steer tires slipped, the engine raced for no reason and there was an oil leak.*jb”Owner report · Power Train
“Consumer stated that engine has a rough start and losing power. Head gasket failed and was replaced. Also radiator leaks cold water. *yh”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
“Consumer states that truck has a horrendous front end vibration, the truck has received several alignments and balances as well as the steer tires being replaced, however the problem still exists, the tire wear on the front end has gone from 157,000 on the first set to about 50 to 70, adding equal to the front steers has lessened the vibration, consumer also stated there was a screeching sound and was told that that bearings were needed.*jb”Owner report · Suspension
“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”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1998 Volvo VN610 reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1998 Volvo VN610. The most complained-about area is suspension (51% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1998 Volvo VN610 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 269,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.