1998 Volvo 770 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1998 Volvo 770 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (25), Body / structure (13), Equipment (7), Electrical system (7), Wheels / tires (6).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/04/2004 · Transmission / drivetrain
CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE AS DESIGNED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT FAILED. TWICE IN TRAFFIC AND ONE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. USED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE, FOR IT WOULD ENGAGE AFTER REPEATED STOMPING ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL. HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE, I USED BOTH FEET TOO ENGAGE IT, HOPING THAT THE FOR TO MENTIONED WOULD OCCUR, IT DID…
02/10/2003 · Unknown Or Other
STATE INSPECTION REPORT.*JB
09/27/2002 · Engine
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
08/30/2002 · Suspension
THE OWNER REPORTS POOR MILEAGE AND DURABILITY OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH EXCESIVE STEER AXLE WEIGHT, FUEL TANKS AND 5TH WHEEL RAILS MOVE AFT BUT STEER AXLE WEIGHT RUNS ABOUT 13,140 LBS (CUMMINS ENGINE)(REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER). NLM
08/09/2002 · Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THE U-BOLT FAILED, HOWEVER IS UNSURE AS TO IF IT FAILED BEFORE OR AS THE RESULT OF VEHICLE CRASH. *MJ
07/22/2002 · Steering
OWNER REPORTS REGULAR OCCURRENCE OF STEERING WHEEL "LOCK-UP". REPORTS THAT WHEEL FREQUENTLY LOCK AFTER 1/2-3/4 REVOLUTION OF STEER WHEEL WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE ACCELERATING FROM STOP.UPON LOCKING, STEERING WHEEL MUST BE FORCE TO REGAIN MOVEMENT . *MJ
05/30/2002 · Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK HAD BROKEN SUSPENSION BOLT. *YH
05/30/2002 · Electrical system
VEHICLE WAS EXPEREINCING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE FUSES IN THE DASH WERE CONTINUOUSLY BLOWING BECAUSE OF A LOOSE WIRE ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, THE STARTER WAS REPLACED, THERE WERE KEY SWITCH PROBLEMS, AND THE TRAILER POWER CORD WAS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS.*JB