1998 Volvo 660 Problems: 5 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1998 Volvo 660 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Transmission
2
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1

Problems by type

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Transmission
2
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Front suspension u-bolts loosen or breakOpened September 6, 2002, closed November 6, 2003

Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

EA02021

Sleeper berth firesOpened December 3, 2001, closed March 26, 2002

PE01040

Steering gearbox or u-jointOpened December 3, 2001, closed June 14, 2002

PE01041

Steering axle u-boltOpened December 3, 2001, closed September 6, 2002

PE01042

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo 660 26

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinWarranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletin(Back Office)
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinDTC U012100
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinProgramming Failure
Jun 17, 2022 Service bulletinAMT Control Housing Bench Testing
Jun 15, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 7, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 6, 2022 Service bulletinUnable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
Jun 3, 2022 Service bulletinTemperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
Jun 3, 2022 Service bulletinDEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide

See all 26 bulletins for the 1998 Volvo 660

What 1998 Volvo 660 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Air leveling valves malfunctioned, resulting in air bags losing air.dealer has been notified; however, was unable to remedy problem.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Transmission · PA

Driveshaft became inoperable , unabling vehicle to move/ has come apart. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Transmission · PA

While driving clutch cylinder will stick and or lock up, causing vehicle to disengage. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy for problem.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Steering · PA

Steer shaft would lock up while driving and become inoperable. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Suspension · PA

Axle:rear: u bolts failed, resulting in vehicle becoming inoperable. Dealer has been notified;however, was unable to find remedy for problem. There are 15 other vehicles with similar problems.*

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Questions about the 1998 Volvo 660

Is the 1998 Volvo 660 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 660, 1.7 times a typical 660 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Volvo 660?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo 660 have?

No recalls on record.

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1998 Volvo 660 problems