1998 Volvo 770 Problems
- Complaints
- 39filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo 770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo 770. The part named most often is suspension, with 19 complaints (49% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and electrical system (5). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension19 49%
- Body and structure7 18%
- Electrical system5 13%
- Equipment5 13%
- Tires5 13%
- Engine cooling4 10%
- Fuel system3 7.7%
- Steering3 7.7%
Also reported: Brakes (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Suspension: “Vehicle was expereincing numerous electrical problems, the fuses in the dash were continuously blowing because of a loose wire on several occassions, the starter was replaced, there were key switch problems, and the trailer power cord was inoperative, dealer replaced the wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #565918, filed 2002-05Body and structure: “Fawr is 12,000 has a eaton axle. Tires are bf goodrich 275/80r22.5lrg max load single is 6175, weight ticket shows 12,100 at 2/3rds fuel, individual has headache rack installed on rear of cab took dark to get good picture, he pulls a split fixed tandem trailer and has problem scaling heavy loads and has to run low on fuel, weight taken with 5th wheel completely aft.”
NHTSA complaint #561934, filed 2001-07Electrical system: “Consumer states multiple alignments have been performed on the truck due to vibration, the front and rear u-bolts are inoperative, a broken spring was replaced. The vehicle has also experienced dash wiring harness problems and water leaks from the top of the window.”
NHTSA complaint #565210, filed 2001-08Equipment: “The manufacturer of the trucks issued a safety recall for steer axle weight problem and relocation of fuel tanks. The consumer states that the manufacturer does not go far enough in solving these problems because after relocating the fuel tanks and repositioning the 5th wheel, the trucks are still over weight.”
NHTSA complaint #562563, filed 2001-08Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo 770 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- DP01005Multiple defectsClosed · Aug 9, 2001
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10215281Jun 21, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022Brakes. DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276Jun 21, 2022Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215265Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring…
- 10215283Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Steering, Suspension. Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215308Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215263Jun 6, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10215282Jun 3, 2022Engine cooling. DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215279Jun 3, 2022Engine cooling. NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
Other model years of the Volvo 770
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Volvo 770 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Volvo 770 have?
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo 770 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Volvo 770 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 19 complaints (49% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.
Has the 1998 Volvo 770 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.