Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1998 Volvo VNL64T owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The vehicle was purchased new and the front steer axle weight exceeded the design fawr of the vehicle and north dakota's state restriction of 550 pounds per inch width of tire, Volvo paid for a modification attempt, after the modification the vehicle still exceeded the weight limits in numberous states, this is a design/engineering defect in the suspension system.
Our front end is unstable above 63 MPH. We also have a front end weight with full tanks of 13000 and a gross of 23000+. Seems a bit high compared to the 17885 they advertise for the brooks and dunn le. Dwight mcalexander of Volvo na has attempted to put this problem off onto the option as they speced the trucks for this limited run.
Notices loud popping noise when rolling over uneven or rough pavement. This has always been the case with this truck. Deaker can't find nothing wrong.
Front end suspension problems causing excessive wear to tires/cupping and deterioration of other components in steering and suspension system. Mjs
Consumer states the front tires are wearing and there is a problem with the rear suspension, and the u-bolts are breaking.
The air conditioner failed due to bad wiring. . Also the vehicle pulled to the right due to premature steer tire wear.
Steering weight distribution this condition can result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Front axle is too heavy and causes premature tire wear, as well as strain on gear box and steering pump. Yh
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Suspension complaints in other VNL64T years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1998 Volvo VNL64T?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Volvo VNL64T, 81% of the model year's 63 complaints. The component named most often is front › hub (41 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1998 Volvo VNL64T suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1998 Volvo VNL64T. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
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.