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1998 Volvo VNL Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
400,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VNL. The part named most often is suspension, with 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by steering (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 400,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Suspension: “Front end vibrates at any speed. Cause is unknown, also it wears on the tires by dipping on the sides. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer can't duplicate the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #8004896, filed 2002-03

Steering: “The contact owns a 1998 Volvo VNL. The contact received an unknown manufacturers recall notice concerning the steering drag link september 2010. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that they would not assist with repairs due to age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 400,000 and the current mileage was 600,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10357873, filed 2010-09, 400,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400,000 and 400,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 400,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2001620022010
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

Recall details for the 1998 Volvo VNL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 60 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VNL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20188149,7105———Not enough data
20161230,0006———Not enough data
2015550,0009———Not enough data
20148100,00012———Not enough data
20137207,00014———Not enough data
20125118,39014———Not enough data
200715110,0009———Falling
20067170,0007———Not enough data
20056350,0006———Not enough data
200452,0006———Not enough data
200010—4———Not enough data
199911—5———Not enough data
19988400,0005———Not enough data

All Volvo VNL model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Volvo VNL have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo VNL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Suspension is named most often, in 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by steering with 1.

Has the 1998 Volvo VNL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 400,000 miles and the middle half falls between 400,000 and 400,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.