1998 Volvo VN610 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 17%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 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Volvo VN610, 17% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“The vehicle experienced wiring harness problems under dash, also the ems was replaced. . The vehicle experienced u-bolt problems, the clutch failed, the belts on the steer tires slipped, the engine raced for no reason and there was an oil leak.”
NHTSA complaint #565161, filed 2001-08“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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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN610
41 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
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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