1998 Volvo VN610 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 42 complaints for the 1998 Volvo VN610, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 26% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not brought in for inspection. The contact stated that the ball joint that was attached to the drag link fell apart. There were no injuries. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 430,000 and failure mileage was 428,000. Updated 10/16/07
Consumer is having problems with head gasket. Other problems are as followed: power steering, the engine stalled due to a loose wire, multiple re-alignments, the u-bolt pops in the front and had broken in the rear, and the steer tire is wearing on the outside. *scc
Other problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VN610
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998