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Volvo VN770Model year report

1998 Volvo VN770 Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
513miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo VN770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VN770. The part named most often is suspension, with 10 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and electrical system (7). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 513 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “The shock absorber bracket fell off when the u-bolts on the rear drive axle broke. There was a front end vibration at 65 MPH due to a crack in the left steering rim. Later on, the right steering tire was worn to the cord. The nut came off of the leveling arm and the consumer replaced the nut and put another lock nut on it there have been no other problems.”

NHTSA complaint #565926, filed 2002-05

Body and structure: “Consumer stated prior to picking up the vehicle, he requested to have the tanks moved backward and move the 5th wheel to the last mounting hole, because the truck was overweight, therefore putting additional weight on the steer tires.”

NHTSA complaint #565919, filed 2002-05

Electrical system: “While driving on highway noticed front end was pulling and bad vibration. Contacted dealer and he was not able to repair it. Steering tires were going one direction, and driving tires were going in the opposite direction, pulling against each other. Also, electrical problem with the instrument panel, had dash cluster replaced four times, ECM replaced 6 times.”

NHTSA complaint #857048, filed 2000-02

Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch was replaced when the rear main seal was replaced (clutch not worn out just more cost effective), new clutch went through 3 adjustments before the truck was towed in for non-disengagemet: numerous times the clutch could not shift into other gears (high or low) causing lack of power and driveability problems in heavy traffic or when going up or down hills. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #561534, filed 2001-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 513 and 513 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 513 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo VN770 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VN770

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20015255,0000———Not enough data
20003341,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199931—0——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1998265130——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo VN770 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Volvo VN770 have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VN770 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Volvo VN770 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 10 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.

Has the 1998 Volvo VN770 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Volvo VN770 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 513 miles and the middle half falls between 513 and 513 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.