1998 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck. The part named most often is suspension, with 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 40 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 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.
- Suspension7 54%
- Brakes3 23%
- Electrical system3 23%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
- Tires1 7.7%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Consumer is experiencing problems with premature steering tire wear, tracker is aligned every 6 months and tires are balanced every 3 months. Also there is a short somewhere allowing for problems witht he dash and the electric windows.”
NHTSA complaint #565014, filed 2001-08Brakes: “A 12lb axle was placed on the front end of Volvo Truck. Smelled something burning near the wheel area. This caused the wheel bearings to melt onto the hub. Took truck to peterbilt dealership to check air brakes. Mechanic informed owner problem not brakes, but the axle. Brakes & axle needed replacing due to size of axle.”
NHTSA complaint #856942, filed 2000-02Electrical system: “The truck was overweight on the front axle, consumer moved tanks and fifth wheel back. (vehicle model: brooks and dunn) . Also the truck experienced electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #565157, filed 2001-08Mileage 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 65,000 and 65,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V110000Apr 11, 2002Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1997–2001, VNL 1997–2001, VNM 1997–2001
Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a…
- 99V187001Jun 23, 1999Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1996–1998
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to…
- 99V078000Apr 13, 1999Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › FanCovers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1994–1998
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate…
Recall details for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck → · Check a 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. 40 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10215255Jun 29, 2022Engine cooling. New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running…
- 10215258Jun 22, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215281Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022Brakes. DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276Jun 21, 2022Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215265Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring…
- 10215283Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Suspension, Steering. Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215308Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215263Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
Other model years of the Volvo Volvo Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 13 | 65,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 173,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Volvo Volvo Truck model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 Volvo Truck reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 65,000 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 31, 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.