Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifing into drive. This caused vehicle to take off and strike a building. No injury reported, and manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 Volvo 740 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 740 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 740 year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Volvo 740 problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Volvo 740
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 740. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1998 Volvo 740
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The car experiences an unsafe vibration which is related to the transmission. Tires and wheels are not the cause of the vibration. The vibration occurs between 35 mph and 45 mph under light steady throttle or deceleration. The shudder begins in the pedals, progresses to the steering wheel and then the whole car begins to resonate. This is noticed when the transmission is in drive (4th) around 1600 rpm. In 3rd the vibration is present around 1800 rpm to 2100 rpm and seems to be related to the functioning of the torque converter. In low gear no vibration is felt at any road or engine speed. I feel the shuddering that occurs is serious enough that loss of control is possible. *Ak
Volvo 740: every year compared
All 740 years1998 Volvo 740 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo 740 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Volvo 770 | 39 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 7 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 660 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 700 | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Volvo 940 | 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 740
Does the 1998 Volvo 740 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Volvo 740 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 740?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Volvo 740 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 31, 1999 and the latest on December 20, 2000. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Volvo 740 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo 740 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 740 years have the most complaints?
1990 (47), 1989 (41), 1991 (19). See every Volvo 740 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Volvo 740 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