1998 Volvo VN Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Volvo VN, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2001-08Related service bulletins
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- 10215281Jun 21, 2022Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215282Jun 3, 2022DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215279Jun 3, 2022NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215271Jun 3, 2022DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Jun 3, 2022Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10213634May 26, 2022Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
- 10213631May 26, 2022DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10169015Nov 18, 2019Volvo Chassis - Discharge Recirculation Valve (DRV) - FSB 258-029 , Engine Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Valve Deletion Kit , Installation
- 10109889Jan 27, 2017In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VN
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.
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