1998 Volvo VN610 suspension problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Volvo VN610 — 69% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 14, 2007
“Consumer states vehicle is constantly over weight on the front axle, forcing consumer to travel with less than half of fuel capacity. Truck weighs around 12,000 whem empty or no load. With full fuel, can reach 12,500 to 13,000. Steer tires vibrate and start to deteriorate at about 60,000 miles. *tt”
filed Jun 17, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2022
Suspension problems in other VN610 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 VN610 | 10 | 48% |
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.