MYRModel Year Report

1998 Volvo VN610

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1998 Volvo VN610
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:49:54.928Z

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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 69%

69% of complaints: suspension — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hub and u-bolt, leaf spring to axle.

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

Also filed under STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

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

STEERING 24%

24% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and connection.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TRW MANUFACTURED BALL SOCKET ON DRAG LINK SEPARATED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. MINOR CRASH WITH NO INJURIES

NHTSA ODI report, 20030829

COMPANY OWNED VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL COLLISION. THE VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND OVERTURNED, KILLING DRIVER. INSPECTION OF VEHICLE'S STEERING GEAR BOX REVEALED SPLINES OF WORM GEAR WORN AWAY OR SHEARED GEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and diesel.

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

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 (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (14 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 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo VN610 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.