CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volvo VN has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (10 reports).
1998 Volvo VN recalls
Most common 1998 Volvo VN problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO VN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE STEERING DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE STEERING DRAG LINK IN SEPTEMBER 2010. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
THE LIGHTS AND COMPUTER IN THE DASH HAVE SHORTED OUT AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS IN THE DASH, THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT AND HAS EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SLC *NLM
CONSUMER STATES HE IS HAVING FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS THAT IS CAUSING VIBRATION, THERE HAVE BEEN 4 SETS OF STEER TIRES IN 260000 MILES, THEY WEAR BAD AND GO WAY OUT OF BALANCE, THE VEHICLE HAS LEANED TO THE LEFT SINCE PURCHASE, BOTH SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, [email protected]. *SLC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE IS A DAYCAB. *SLC . *AK
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE DUE TO THE OVERWEIGHT STEER AXLE, DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL REPAIRS, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, VEHICLE VIBRATES AND EXPERIENCES TIRE WEAR. *SLC
1998 Volvo VN questions
Does the 1998 Volvo VN have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Volvo VN: Equipment:Other:Labels; Parking Brake; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System; Steering:Linkages; Wheels:Rim. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VN?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (10), Structure (5), Equipment (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo VN has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.