1998 Volvo VNL64T Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Volvo VNL64T, and owners have filed 63 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 VNL64T. 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.
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Volvo VNL64T have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 47 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The dealer refused to honor the recall for the front tie rod, the dealer stated the tires were the wrong size.*jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2003 · Steering
“Consumer is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *jg”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2002 · Electrical system
Compare Volvo VNL64T model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo VNL64T model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo VNL64T | 0 | 63 |
| 1999 Volvo VNL64T | 0 | 45 |
| 2000 Volvo VNL64T | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 Volvo VNL64T | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Volvo VNL64T | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Volvo VNL64T
How do I know if my 1998 Volvo VNL64T 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.