1998 Volvo VN610 steering problems

13 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 22%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
4
Linkages: drag: link: connection
2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1

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 steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering bindingOpened June 24, 2004, closed March 31, 2005

Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces of the tscr typicallyrepose in the host cavity in the steering wheel hub where they were deposited.odifound that broken pieces of the tscr either (1) migrated from their host cavity and dropped completely from the steering wheel assembly or (2) lodged in various areas of the steering wheel proximate to the tscr.odi simulated various locations and positions that a separated piece of the tscr might become lodged within the steering wheel assembly, but none of these simulations generated any appreciable increase in steering effort.

EA04016

Steering bindingOpened February 5, 2004, closed June 24, 2004

Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had failed and that the vehicle steering effort had been adversely affected.to date, odi has not found any samples of a failed tscr and has not been able to definitively establish whether a failed tscr can or cannot contribute to increased steering effort.odi believes that it is appropriate to conduct further investigation(ea level) to better understand the characteristics of tscr failures and to assess the effect, if any, that these types of failures could have on vehicle steering effort.

PE04014

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

What 1998 Volvo VN610 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 428,000 miles · PA · crash

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 was notified, but the vehicle was not brought in for inspection. The contact stated that the ball joint that was attached to the drag link fell apart. There were no injuries. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 430,000 and failure mileage was 428,000. Updated 10/16/07

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Steering · PA · crash

Trw manufactured ball socket on drag link separated resulting in loss of steering. Minor crash with no injuries

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Steering, Tires · IN · 1 injury

While driving, steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control and an accident, consumer stated that the steering locked like when having a flat tire, consumer was injured after repairs, consumer drove vehicle when the steering locked again, the heat vent for the dash was found stuck in the steering wheel column, however consumer was informed this was caused from the accident.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · OH

Consumer states experiencing problems with wiring harness under the dash. On several occasisions the dash lights and gauges operate erratically.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

Air compressor discharge line leaking air, dealer found hole in line near rear right side of engine.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Steering · TX

Consumer states that there are problems with the steering box.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Steering · AL · 1 injury

Company owned vehicle was involved in a fatal collision. The vehicle veered across the median and overturned, killing driver. Inspection of vehicle's steering gear box revealed splines of worm gear worn away or sheared gears. Crash report to follow.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Engine, Steering · VA

Consumer states that steering locked up.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Engine, Steering · 110,000 miles · GA

Consumer is having problems with head gasket. *jg other problems are as followed: power steering, the engine stalled due to a loose wire, multiple re-alignments, the u-bolt pops in the front and had broken in the rear, and the steer tire is wearing on the outside.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Body, Brakes · MI

Consumer replaced u-bolt, experienced problems with the rear and front suspension, front strut/shock and tire/wheel.

Questions about the 1998 Volvo VN610 steering

Does the 1998 Volvo VN610 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Volvo VN610, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Volvo VN610 steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VN610 steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.