Most common 1998 Volvo 770 problems
Share of the 39 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo 770 complaints by model year
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 1998 Volvo 770:
Steering axle u-bolt
Steering gearbox or u-joint
Sleeper berth fires
Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by Volvo as 1998 model year.
Multiple defects
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What 1998 Volvo 770 owners say
Suspension
Consumer stated that the steer tires had to be replaced 6 times and some due to tire blow outs, also the bearings were replaced, the 5th wheel had to be moved back due to vehicle being overweight and also causing the steer tires to wear, the right front hub was leaking, vehicle was experiencing severe front end problems, there was a serious air leak, the steer axle was leaking, the lower skirt was cracking, there were valve and air dryer problems, and the wheel seal was leaking.
Consumer states multiple alignments have been performed on the truck due to vibration, the front and rear u-bolts are inoperative, a broken spring was replaced. The vehicle has also experienced dash wiring harness problems and water leaks from the top of the window.
Body & structure
Consumer stated that the steer tires had to be replaced 6 times and some due to tire blow outs, also the bearings were replaced, the 5th wheel had to be moved back due to vehicle being overweight and also causing the steer tires to wear, the right front hub was leaking, vehicle was experiencing severe front end problems, there was a serious air leak, the steer axle was leaking, the lower skirt was cracking, there were valve and air dryer problems, and the wheel seal was leaking.
Fawr is 12,000 has a eaton axle. Tires are bf goodrich 275/80r22.5lrg max load single is 6175, weight ticket shows 12,100 at 2/3rds fuel, individual has headache rack installed on rear of cab took dark to get good picture, he pulls a split fixed tandem trailer and has problem scaling heavy loads and has to run low on fuel, weight taken with 5th wheel completely aft.
Wheels & tires
The steer tires are experiencing premature wear and vibration, alignments and balancing have been completed and the problems still exist, consumer did not give make of tires.
Front end spring broke and popping sound in front end rear ends axles shifting throttle position sensor cause throttle to race and not drop down. Front tire wear.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Volvo 770 a good car?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 770 rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the 770 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Volvo 770?
The suspension — 19 complaints, 49% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the body & structure (7) and wheels & tires (5).
How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo 770 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 770. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.