1998 Volvo VN770: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
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0
recalls
26
owner complaints
2
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 26 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)5 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2 complaints
Tires2 complaints
Equipment2 complaints
“While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. Smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. *nlm while driving southbound on 195 1998 volvo vn770 had smoke coming from the front cab. Fire was a result of an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. Truck was declared a total loss.*mr”Owner report · Equipment · Nov 2003
“Per consumer the dealership action pontiac, gmc, volvo; dothan al; 334-794-8505,. Is refusing to honor their recall for vehicles' tire and rim no rvxx02. Ts”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2002
“Clutch was replaced when the rear main seal was replaced (clutch not worn out just more cost effective), new clutch went through 3 adjustments before the truck was towed in for non-disengagemet: numerous times the clutch could not shift into other gears (high or low) causing lack of power and driveability problems in heavy traffic or when going up or down hills. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2001
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“While driving on highway noticed front end was pulling and bad vibration. Contacted dealer and he was not able to repair it. Steering tires were going one direction, and driving tires were going in the opposite direction, pulling against each other. Also, electrical problem with the instrument panel, had dash cluster replaced four times, ecm replaced 6 times. *ak *ml”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 1998
“Wiring harness under dash has experienced continued problems causing electrical malfunctions, power problems and shorts causing burning smell. Mjs. Consumer is also have steering wheel locks up while making turns, wheels have fallen off, trucks have caught fire, and also guages go off while going down the road, therefore consumer has to pull over because he does not know what his air pressure is or the speed. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System
“3 sets of steer tires on worn prematurely. Front axle overweight causing tires to wear and causing vibration while driving. *slc”Owner report · Tires
“Fawr weight is 12,349 the average weight in the front steer axle exceeds that amount from 12,500 to 13,200. The front steer tires wear excessively for unknown reasons. *mjs”Owner report · Structure
“Fawr weight is 11,670 the average weight in the front steer axle exceeds that amount from 12,500 to 13,200. The front steer tires wear excessively for unknown reasons. *mjs”Owner report · Structure
“While driving on the interstate, consumer smelled an electrical short smell. Smoke started coming from the sleeper birth area, then the cabin was in flames. The fire inspector indicated that the fire was caused by an electrical short in the switch that controlled the built in refrigerator freezer. *nlm”Owner report · Equipment
“The hood popped open while driving at 60-70 mph, because the inner latch assembly is attached to the frame of the truck rather than the body. Therefore, any flexing will cause the pin to dislodge its bracket and resulting that side to be loose. Consumer is now using external hood latches to keep hood shut. *yh”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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Is the 1998 Volvo VN770 reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1998 Volvo VN770. The most complained-about area is structure.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.