1999 Volvo VN610 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Volvo VN610 — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. Wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. Steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. Vehicle equipped with cummins n-14 engine. *ak”
filed Feb 12, 2003
“Consumer has had to replace u-bolts 3 times and had to have wheels aligned in the rear because of the u-bolts throwing it out of place. *jg”
filed Jun 17, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
V728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2023
Suspension problems in other VN610 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 VN610 | 41 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.