1998 Volvo VN610 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Volvo VN610, and owners have filed 59 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 VN610. 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.
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Volvo VN610 have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 269,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volvo vn610. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost steering power. The contact lost control and crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2007 · Suspension
“Trw manufactured ball socket on drag link separated resulting in loss of steering. Minor crash with no injuries”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2003 · Steering
Compare Volvo VN610 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo VN610 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 59 |
| 1999 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Volvo VN610
How do I know if my 1998 Volvo VN610 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.