EquipmentPart report
1998 Volvo VN Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%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 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Volvo VN, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 01V093000Mar 22, 2001Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. Under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight…Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1999
Related service bulletins
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- 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).
- 10128115Dec 10, 2015Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
- 10126668Jun 10, 2015Oil Filter Housing
- 10126643May 26, 2015Timing Plate Flange Screw
- 10126641May 13, 2015Timing Plate Leak Repair
- 10126664Mar 20, 2015DEF Sensor Assembly Routing
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN
Suspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology