Air leveling valves malfunctioned, resulting in air bags losing air.Dealer has been notified; however, was unable to remedy problem.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 Volvo 660 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 660 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (2) and the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 660 year, for its age
#210 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Volvo 660 problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Volvo 660
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 660. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 660
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driveshaft became inoperable , unabling vehicle to move/ has come apart. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
While driving clutch cylinder will stick and or lock up, causing vehicle to disengage. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy for problem.*Ak
Steer shaft would lock up while driving and become inoperable. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy.*Ak
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.**Ak
Volvo 660: every year compared
All 660 years1998 Volvo 660 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo 660 | 5 | 0 | C | |
| 1998 Volvo 770 | 39 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 700 | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 940 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 740 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo Acl | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 Convertible | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Volvo 660
Does the 1998 Volvo 660 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 660 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo 660?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (2), brakes (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Volvo 660 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 17, 2002 and the latest on July 17, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Volvo 660 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 660 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo 660 years have the most complaints?
2000 (13), 1998 (5), 2001 (3). See every Volvo 660 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Volvo 660 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data