Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The truck shakes and makes popping noise when stopping, consumer states that the front springs failed and the dealer agreed to replace it under warranty, however Volvo will not upgrade to a heavy duty spring.
Vehicle has a vibration problem at 1500 RPM where the dash shakes violently between 5th and 6th gear. The vibration is possibly caused by premature steer tire wear. The steer tires were cupped on the inside edges. Also, various lights and gauges in the dash were inoperative. They have been repaired.
Tl 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 joint that was attached to the drag link fell apart. There were no injuries. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 430,000 and failure mileage was 428,000. Updated 10/16/07
Consumer is having problems with head gasket. Other problems are as followed: power steering, the engine stalled due to a loose wire, multiple re-alignments, the u-bolt pops in the front and had broken in the rear, and the steer tire is wearing on the outside.
NHTSA investigations
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VN610 years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1998 (41), 1999 (10) and 2000 (7) model years. Suspension complaints make up 69% of all complaints for the 1998.
Is there a recall for Volvo VN610 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for any Volvo VN610 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Volvo VN610 suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 428,000 miles; 0% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › hub (20 mentions), followed by the front (1).
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.