Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V110000 VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ELECTRICAL POWER TO ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V187001 VOLVO TRUCKS/CATERPILLAR/DIESEL ENGINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V078000 VOLVO TRUCKS/ENGINE COOLING FAN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Volvo Truck has persistent issues with the suspension, power train and electrical systems, with significant recalls targeting engine, cooling, and brakes, impacting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–140,000 miles | $800–$1,600 | occasional |
| engine cooling fan | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
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.
- Engine oil change every 7,500 miles
- Brake system inspection annually
- Cooling system check annually
- Suspension system check annually
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unstable engine speed
- ABS warning light activation
- Fan noise or separation
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.