1998 Volvo VN770 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Volvo VN770 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The wheel bearing, and fuel gauge failed, the tires experienced premature tire wear, the temperature control in sleeper did not function properly, the fuel tank baffle was loose.*jb”
filed Feb 12, 2003
“The shock absorber bracket fell off when the u-bolts on the rear drive axle broke. There was a front end vibration at 65 mph due to a crack in the left steering rim. Later on, the right steering tire was worn to the cord. The nut came off of the leveling arm and the consumer replaced the nut and…”
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 VN770 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 VN770 | 21 | 64% |
| 1999 VN770 | 15 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volvo VN770
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.