1998 Volvo VN Body and structure 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 body and structure 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.
“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 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10207600Jan 20, 2022Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
- 10194987May 18, 2021Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In
- 10126654May 19, 2014Service Door Rust Prevention
- 10043827Feb 1, 2012Volvo: trucks built prior to 18/8/2011 were shipped without four (4) spring nuts pre-installed from the factory.
- 10032747Nov 1, 2009Volvo truck: to reduce the potential for cab water intrusion, a cab cowl seal has been released by engineering. The seal part number 8083305 is positioned above the top edge of…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
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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