1998 Volvo VN Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Volvo VN, 33% 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 2001-08“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
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- 10207434Jan 19, 2022Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10207370Jan 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
- 10126633Jan 13, 2015Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion, Transmission Removed
- 10126620Oct 3, 2014Transmission ECU Compatibility
- 10030388Jun 1, 2009Volvo truck; clutch switch clip; it has been found that vn, vhd and vt vehicles use a spring clip to retain the clutch switch, may have an issue with the clutch switch moving or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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