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1998 Volvo VN Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo VN (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VN. The part named most often is suspension, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Seats (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Consumer states vehicle has experienced problems since day one due to the overweight steer axle, dealer has made several repairs, however problem still exists, vehicle vibrates and experiences tire wear.”

NHTSA complaint #565073, filed 2001-08

Electrical system: “The lights and computer in the dash have shorted out as a result of a faulty wiring harness in the dash, the vehicle is overweight and has experienced transmission problems.”

NHTSA complaint #565062, filed 2001-08

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20002001520022010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1998 Volvo VN → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VN

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20206145,9802———Not enough data
20005150,0002———Not enough data
19999—5———Not enough data
19989—6———Not enough data

All Volvo VN model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Volvo VN have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VN as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Volvo VN is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1998 Volvo VN been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. 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.