1998 Volvo 770 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Volvo 770, and owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Volvo 770. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Volvo 770 have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 4, 2004 · Power train
“Consumer states that the vehicle will not start. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *mr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Volvo 770 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 770 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo 770 | 0 | 39 |
| 1999 Volvo 770 | 0 | 33 |
| 2000 Volvo 770 | 0 | 35 |
| 2001 Volvo 770 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Volvo 770
How do I know if my 1998 Volvo 770 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.