1998 Volvo VN770 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 27%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Volvo VN770, 27% of the 26 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 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“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“Wiring harness under dash has experienced continued problems causing electrical malfunctions, power problems and shorts causing burning smell. Mjs. Consumer is also have steering wheel locks up while making turns, wheels have fallen off, trucks have caught fire, and also guages go off while going down the road, therefore consumer has to pull over because he does not know what his air pressure is or the speed.”
NHTSA complaint #549610, filed 1999-11“The vehicle experienced steer tire wear, rear end and u-bolt problems. . The lights went out on the dashboard, there was transmission problems, and wiring harness problems, and the hood did not stay closed.”
NHTSA complaint #565192, filed 2001-08“Consumer is experiencing various electrical problems such as the wiring harness under the dash, wiring in the sleeper and with the digital readout in dash for the computer.”
NHTSA complaint #565643, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
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- 10213604May 31, 2022Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
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- 10213510May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213508May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213519May 16, 2022Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10209840Mar 23, 2022Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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- 10169008Nov 6, 2019Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN770
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VN770
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.
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