MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo VN610

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1998 Volvo VN610
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:11:39.203Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo VN610 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2001
1998: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
19973
199859
199921
200018
20011

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 34%

34% of complaints: suspension — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO VN610. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070814

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 19 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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CONSUMER EXPERIENCING WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM UNDER THE DASH, ALSO THE DASH WIRES SHORTED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE DASH LIGHTS TO GO OUT.*YH *DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020508

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20011203 — PE (closed 20020326)

SLEEPER BERTH FIRES

I 20011203 — PE (closed 20020614)

STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT

I 20011203 — PE (closed 20020906)

STEERING AXLE U-BOLT

I 20020906 — EA (closed 20031106)

FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK

I 20040205 — PE (closed 20040624)

STEERING BINDING

I 20040624 — EA (closed 20050331)

STEERING BINDING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Volvo VN610 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Volvo VN610 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 VN610?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo VN610 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.