1998 Volvo VN610 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Volvo VN610, 14% 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.
“Consumer states vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash, the on board computer read out has faded out twice, the dash lights keep burning out every three months, the day time running light module keeps failing, also the alternator had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #565077, 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.”
NHTSA complaint #565933, filed 2002-05“Heater and air conditioner blower motor failed. Dealer was notified. Consumer states that the heater motor was not good, installed new motor and it worked fine.”
NHTSA complaint #8004875, filed 2002-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN610
41 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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