Consumer states the lcd graphics display was showing trip miles, mpg, voltmeter, at 98,000 the manufacturer replaced the entire instrument cluster, however at 240,000 consumer had to replace the instrument cluster himself and the manufacturer is offering no solutions.
1998 Volvo VN610 electrical problems
12 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash6
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Wiring1
- Ignition: module1
- Horn1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Volvo VN610 electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Sleeper berth fires
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What 1998 Volvo VN610 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states that the engine brake (exhaust brake) is faulty. On another occasion, the rocker arms have worn out.
Consumer states the air bags dropped.
Air compressor discharge line leaking air, dealer found hole in line near rear right side of engine.
The weight of the truck caused many problems, volvo replaced the front springs with heavier ones, the ride height and rear end pitch was adjusted several times, the air rod and air ride valve were replaced, rear axle was aligned, vehicle experienced high tire wear, vibration continued to occur after several attempts to remedy the problem, vehicle was eventually turned back in.
There is a constant vibration throughout the vehicle while driving, there is also excessive steer axle tire wear. Nlm
The vehicle experienced wiring harness problems under dash, also the ems was replaced. *yh. The vehicle experienced u-bolt problems, the clutch failed, the belts on the steer tires slipped, the engine raced for no reason and there was an oil leak.
Consumer states vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash, the on board computer read out has faded out twice, the dash lights keep burning out every three months, the day time running light module keeps failing, also the alternator had to be replaced.
Consumer replaced u-bolt, experienced problems with the rear and front suspension, front strut/shock and tire/wheel.
Consumer states he has been experiencing problems with the wiring harness under the dash.
Questions about the 1998 Volvo VN610 electrical
Does the 1998 Volvo VN610 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1998 Volvo VN610, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Volvo VN610 electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VN610 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1998 Volvo VN610 problems
Suspension 42Steering 13Transmission 10Engine 9Visibility 8Brakes 6Fuel system 5Body 4Tires 3Locks 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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