1998 Volvo 770 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1998 Volvo 770 sits mid-pack among 770 years: 80 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 92, with no recalls and 5 closed investigations.
Suspension leads the complaint categories with 25 reports (31% of the total).
80
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
5
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1998 compare to other 770 years?
What are the most common 1998 Volvo 770 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 25 | 31% | new |
| Body & Structure | 14 | 18% | new |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 6 | 8% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 4 | 5% | new |
| Transmission | 4 | 5% | new |
| Engine | 4 | 5% | new |
| Other | 3 | 4% | new |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | new |
| Fuel System | 3 | 4% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 3% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 1% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | new |
| Brakes | 1 | 1% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“CONSUMER STATES MULTIPLE ALIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON THE TRUCK DUE TO VIBRATION, THE FRONT AND REAR U-BOLTS ARE INOPERATIVE, A BROKEN SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED DASH WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS AND WATER LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE WINDOW. *JB *NLM”
“FAWR IS 12,000 HAS A EATON AXLE. TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH 275/80R22.5LRG MAX LOAD SINGLE IS 6175, WEIGHT TICKET SHOWS 12,100 AT 2/3RDS FUEL, INDIVIDUAL HAS HEADACHE RACK INSTALLED ON REAR OF CAB TOOK DARK TO GET GOOD PICTURE, HE PULLS A SPLIT FIXED TANDEM TRAILER AND HAS PROBLEM SCALING HEAVY LOADS…”
“THE DASH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO DEFECT IN THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED WITH 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER WHICH WILL OVERHEAT WIRES. *MJS”
“THE STEER TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR AND VIBRATION, ALIGNMENTS AND BALANCING HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST, CONSUMER DID NOT GIVE MAKE OF TIRES. *SLC”
“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR”
1998 Volvo 770 — common questions
Is the 1998 Volvo 770 reliable?
It is close to typical for the 770: 80 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 5 investigations on file.
What are the most common 1998 770 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (25 complaints), body & structure (14 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints).
Does the 1998 Volvo 770 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo 770.
Is the 1998 Volvo 770 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.