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SuspensionPart report

1998 Volvo 770 Suspension Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
49%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Volvo 770, 49% of the 39 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2002-05

“The owner reports poor mileage and durability of the front wheel bearings and has had a problem with excesive steer axle weight, fuel tanks and 5th wheel rails move aft but steer axle weight runs about 13,140 lbs (cummins engine)(reported to manufacturer). Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #567301, filed 2002-08

“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 2001-08

“Front end spring broke and popping sound in front end rear ends axles shifting throttle position sensor cause throttle to race and not drop down. Front tire wear.”

NHTSA complaint #9002605, filed 2001-07

“The steer tires are experiencing premature wear and vibration, alignments and balancing have been completed and the problems still exist, consumer did not give make of tires.”

NHTSA complaint #557537, filed 2000-11

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20001749%
19992164%
19981949%

Other parts of the 1998 Volvo 770

Body and structure
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo 770

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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