Model year record
1998 Volvo VNL64T recalls & problems
The 1998 Volvo VNL64T has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 63 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (51 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionFront › Hub; Front | 51 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Linkages › Tie rod assembly | 6 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers | 6 | — |
| Power trainManual transmission | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system › Injectors | 4 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Fan; Engine › Diesel | 3 | — |
| StructureBody › Bumpers; Frame and members | 3 | — |
| Tires | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock | 2 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT TIE ROD, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE.*JB
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *JG
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
CONSUMER STATES THAT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT WAS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, VOLVO SERVICE REPLACED THE BULB, BUT AFTER THAT, THE DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY HAD LINES THROUGHOUT OBSCURING THE INFORMATION. MOST ALL THE DASH IS DARK INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS ARE AFFECTED BY HEAT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTACT. *YD
- Structure › Frame and members
CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING OF THE CAB CRACKING ON THE SIDE FARINGS ON BOTH SIDES AND THE HOOD CRACKING. ALSO WHEN STANDING AT THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK LOOKING TO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK YOU CAN SEE THAT THE "LINES" ARE NOT SMOOTH. THE BACK STEP ON THE LEFT SIDE STICKS OUT. *JG
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
GAUGES, TURN SIGNALS AND RIGHT SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE INOPERATIVE. *AK
- Steering
WHEN DRIVING OR BACKING OUT AT LOW SPEED THE STEERING LOCKS UP, VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *JB
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEERING IS INOPERATIVE AS IF THERE WERE NO POWER STEERING. *TT
- Electrical system › Wiring
THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO BAD WIRING. *YH . ALSO THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT DUE TO PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.