Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Volvo ACL
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Volvo ACL has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V232003 VOLVO TRUCKS/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V002002 VOLVO TRUCKS/HALDEX/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V297000 VOLVO TRUCK/FRONT STEER AXLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V255000 VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V120001 VOLVO TRUCK/ACCURIDE/ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Volvo ACL has a moderate level of recall activity with five recall campaigns, mostly affecting safety-critical systems like brakes and steering. Owner complaints are very low, suggesting either low incidence of issues or underreporting. Overall, with moderate recalls and scarce complaints, it likely has an average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | rare |
| steering linkage | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | rare |
| wheels and rims | Unknown | $400–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Steering system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS activation at low speeds
- Steering irregularities
- Brake pressure loss
- Wheel fatigue cracks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Volvo ACL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.