1998 Volvo VN610 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Volvo VN610 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer states u-joints and seal in front of power divider failed. On another occasion, the new clutch pressure plate throw out pilot bearing. *tt”
filed Jun 17, 2002
“The vehicle experienced wiring harness problems under dash, also the ems was replaced. *yh. The vehicle experienced u-bolt problems, the clutch failed, the belts on the steer tires slipped, the engine raced for no reason and there was an oil leak.*jb”
filed Apr 26, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Power Train problems in other VN610 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 VN610 | 3 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volvo VN610
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.