1998 Volvo 770 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 39 complaints (41.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
Suspension: 16; Structure: 5; Tires: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 4; Electrical System: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 39 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 15; 2002: 16; 2003: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 553822 · 2000-04-05 (April 5, 2000)
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND THERE WAS AN EXTREME TIRE WEAR. ALSO, THE CONSUMER REPLACED STEERING TIRES THREE TIMES. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 564875 · 2002-04-01 (April 1, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, CAUSING $9990 IN DAMAGES, CONSUMER BARELY AVOIDED A BRIDGE AND TRAFFIC, THE STEER AXLE WEIGHT IS A PROBLEM, POSSIBLY CAUSING TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITH NO STEERING INPUT. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 564875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 554366 · 2000-08-25 (August 25, 2000)
GRAPHICS SCREEN HAS GONE BAD 2 TIMES ELECTRONIC GUAGES FOR FUEL, TEMP, CHARGING ANYTHING FAULT CODE RELATED WANT RUNOTION. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS CAUSING ENGINE COVER TO GET TO HOT TO TOUCH. TRANSMISSION WANT GO INTO GEAR. SWITCH ON SHIFTER DEFECTIVE CAUSES NO ENGAGEMENT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 554366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565918 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING OVER 300 DEGREES, THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A TRANSMISSON LEAK, ALSO THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING AND THE CLUTCH BRAKE ON TRANSMISSION WAS ADJUSTED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559853 · 2001-02-22 (February 22, 2001)
THE DASH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO DEFECT IN THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED WITH 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER WHICH WILL OVERHEAT WIRES. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565198 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565587 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE STALLS. *YD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565579 · 2002-05-06 (May 6, 2002)
THE TRUCK IS OVER WEIGHT ON THE FRONT END AND THE DEALER MOVED THE FUEL TANK TO THE BACK TO TAKE OFF SOME OF THE WEIGHT. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565579 at NHTSA ↗