1988 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1988 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:28.086Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

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

1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints
1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1988: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19883
19901
19932
19945
199510
19965
19973
199813
199912
20007
20013
20022

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

2 of 3 total reports mention: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated the vehicle is experiencing steer tire wear.(Vehicle type ihc conventional).

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

A wheel separated from the trucks 6TH axle while driving and struck another vehicle (Ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-06

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1988 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 1988 Volvo Volvo Truck?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Volvo Volvo Truck 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.