1998 Volvo 770 suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Volvo 770 — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The owner reports poor mileage and durability of the front wheel bearings and has had a problem with excesive steer axle weight, fuel tanks and 5th wheel rails move aft but steer axle weight runs about 13,140 lbs (cummins engine)(reported to manufacturer). Nlm”
filed Sep 12, 2002
“Consumer stated that the steer tires had to be replaced 6 times and some due to tire blow outs, also the bearings were replaced, the 5th wheel had to be moved back due to vehicle being overweight and also causing the steer tires to wear, the right front hub was leaking, vehicle was experiencing…”
filed Jun 27, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2022
Suspension problems in other 770 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 770 | 17 | 49% |
| 1999 770 | 21 | 64% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volvo 770
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.