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1998 Volvo Vn770 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (5) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (3) · Tires:tread/Belt (3)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Volvo Vn770 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

26
Complaints
0
Recalls
27
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (27)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Power Train 2022-06-21 · KC-2112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission

Service Brakes, Air 2022-06-21 · KC-2119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

dtc u012100 - lost communication with anti-lock brake system (abs) control module, no additional information

Vehicle Speed Control 2022-06-21 · KC-2143 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

(back office) - cruise control inoperative after updating software vecu5 without esp package (uesp)

Power Train 2022-06-21 · KC-405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

warranty automated manual transmission ( amt, i-shift, mdrive ) control housing assembly; guidelines for filing a claim for chassis return visit with transmission issues after a repair requiring control housing removal and reinstallation - us07 and newer

Power Train 2022-06-17 · KC-2028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

amt control housing bench testing - false failures

Suspension 2022-06-15 · KC-2174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

volvo chassis - drag link inspection and replacement criteria

Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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