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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Volvo Volvo Truck Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck, 23% of the 13 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.

“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 2000-02

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000114%
1998323%
1995110%

Other parts of the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck

Suspension
7 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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