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1998 Volvo 770 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Volvo 770 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 36 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Volvo 770.

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1998 Volvo 770 owner complaints

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 770, describing incidents dated January 16, 1998 to December 21, 2002.

Most-cited components

  • Suspension 16 complaints
  • Equipment 5 complaints
  • Structure 4 complaints
  • Tires 4 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints

Of the 36 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 36 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10060442 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #9002605 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #8019653 · Filed

    CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Volvo 770 in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Volvo 770 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1998 Volvo 770 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo 770 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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