1998 Volvo VN610 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Volvo VN610, 15% of the 59 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 weight of the truck caused many problems, Volvo replaced the front springs with heavier ones, the ride height and rear end pitch was adjusted several times, the air rod and air ride valve were replaced, rear axle was aligned, vehicle experienced high tire wear, vibration continued to occur after several attempts to remedy the problem, vehicle was eventually turned back in.”
NHTSA complaint #564875, filed 2002-04“While driving, steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control and an accident, consumer stated that the steering locked like when having a flat tire, consumer was injured after repairs, consumer drove vehicle when the steering locked again, the heat vent for the dash was found stuck in the steering wheel column, however consumer was informed this was caused from the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #565375, filed 2002-06“Consumer states vehicle is constantly over weight on the front axle, forcing consumer to travel with less than half of fuel capacity. Truck weighs around 12,000 whem empty or no load. With full fuel, can reach 12,500 to 13,000. Steer tires vibrate and start to deteriorate at about 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #565931, filed 2002-05“Consumer experiencing various steering problems such as the sector shaft end cap and snap ring fell off, the steering gear box had to be replaced and tie rod ends failed.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN610
41 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VN610
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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