1998 Volvo VNL64T Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 81%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Volvo VNL64T, 81% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our front end is unstable above 63 MPH. We also have a front end weight with full tanks of 13000 and a gross of 23000+. Seems a bit high compared to the 17885 they advertise for the brooks and dunn le. Dwight mcalexander of Volvo na has attempted to put this problem off onto the option as they speced the trucks for this limited run.”
NHTSA complaint #550625, filed 2000-01“The vehicle was purchased new and the front steer axle weight exceeded the design fawr of the vehicle and north dakota's state restriction of 550 pounds per inch width of tire, Volvo paid for a modification attempt, after the modification the vehicle still exceeded the weight limits in numberous states, this is a design/engineering defect in the suspension system.”
NHTSA complaint #556282, filed 2000-10“Consumer states the engine oil temperature oil shows 90 degrees hot, the engine has been down for repairs due to fuel being in the oil, the heads were replaced three times, the engine has been replaced at least 6 times.”
NHTSA complaint #565066, filed 2001-08“Notices loud popping noise when rolling over uneven or rough pavement. This has always been the case with this truck. Deaker can't find nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #50681, filed 2000-01Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VNL64T
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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