1998 Volvo VN770 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 31%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 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Volvo VN770, 31% 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“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“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“The vehicle exceeds 13,000 lbs on the front steer axle, Volvo changed front suspension to 14000, front tire wear is still a problem, h style tires and new rims added. * mjs”
NHTSA complaint #559936, filed 2001-02“Fawr weight is 12,349 the average weight in the front steer axle exceeds that amount from 12,500 to 13,200. The front steer tires wear excessively for unknown reasons.”
NHTSA complaint #559933, filed 2001-02Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN770
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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