MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo 740

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1998 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:21.232Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifing into drive. This caused vehicle to take off and strike a building. No injury reported, and manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-20

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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The car experiences an unsafe vibration which is related to the transmission. Tires and wheels are not the cause of the vibration. The vibration occurs between 35 MPH and 45 MPH under light steady throttle or deceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-31

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Volvo 740 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 740?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo 740 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.