Volvo Volvo 1998

Model Volvo made in 1998 by Volvo got 13 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure.

Volvo year 1998

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1998

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
97090198263	09/01/1997	54360	Information on fan support bracket replacement. *yc	03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
2204	07/17/2001	620870	Oil filter maintenance. *tt	08/31/2001
211003	06/16/1998	600954	Subject on cylinder head bolt o-rings. *yc	06/16/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
98030198-066	03/01/1998	601085	Subject on fault tracing & performance control. *yc	06/30/1998
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
0019	02/01/1999	604373	Information on headlining guide installation. *tt	04/27/1999
SUSPENSION - REAR
0802	04/27/1998	6089516	Special tool bulletin regarding drive shaft (propeller shaft), torque tube and viscous coupling for awd and xc have been redesigned. *tt	02/04/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2308	03/06/1998	6089488	Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes 6-1-1 on the evaporative system. *tt	02/03/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS
08/02/1999			08/01/1998
	I was involved in an accident on 8/2/99 that was severe enough impact to cause $15,500 damage to my car. the front end was demolished. the engine was pushed back, both frame rails were bent and replaced. the srs did not deploy. i contacted volvo to look at the car before it was repaired to evaluate the impact and the srs as to its proper working condition. they said they would send someone within 10 days. no one showed so i sent photos. they denied based on photos that there was a problem. i am frustrated with the lack of concern for me and my safety from this manufacturer. all who have been involved with repairs on this vehicle said in their opinions the srs malfunctioned. my injuries are a bulging disk in my neck along with nerve damage and a bruised, dislocated collarbone (now healed). please help me find information on the srs and any other complaints or reported malfunctions.
01/13/1997		1	05/22/1997
	Violent deployment of air bag during collision, causing injury and burns.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
12/01/1997		2	10/09/1997
	Left rear door lock failed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04/08/1999		1	11/01/1997
	I will email a letter describing the traction control problem. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/15/2001			10/01/1998
	Abs intermittently fails. brakes work if system on, brakes work when system off. transitin from on to off results in momentary loss of brakes. many repeated incidents, volvo claims not a safety issue.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
		8	12/11/1998
	While driving semi-truck down the road, hinges on the bottom of the sleeper, broke. this caused the window to flap back & forth. the top hinges were fine. also, front end tires wore out excessively. tires changed 3 times during last 184,000 miles. in addition, power steering pump was defective. had a fluid flowing problem. volvo requested not to bring truck in. *ak
STRUCTURE
		1
	(consumer works in a physicians office and is writing in concerning a patient's vehicle) vehicle is manufacturer with rear facing third seat/child seats, during vehicle collision out of the five occupants the only one injured was the little boy in the third row seat. consumer feels this designs puts children in a vulnerable position. *mjs
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
			02/17/1998
	Door panel failed. yh
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
10/20/1999		3	04/01/1998
	To open the hood , the hood release is located inside the cab of the tractor, like you would find inside a car or pick -up truck. if it is not adjusted right at time of purchase the hood tends to pop open on it's on as you are driving down the road and if you come to a stop or hit abump in the road it does fly open on it's on. on the date mentioned above the driver was on his way to a delivery appx.150 miles from home terminal when this problem occured. there is no way to add any type of temporary fix as there is no way to bungee cord it down anywhere on the inside or outside of the hood, believe me i have tried as this has happened to me on numerous occasions .i also have a 2000 volvo where this has been a problem. also there has been a time or two when i could not open the hood which i feel could be a potential hazard due to unforseen problem such as a engine fire etc.. the truck looks good without the latches on the outside, but believe me i've had a few exciting moments from the hood popping open on me as i'm coming to a stop at an intersection. luckily the times it has happened there was not another vehicle in front of me.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
		8	12/11/1998
	While driving semi-truck down the road, hinges on the bottom of the sleeper, broke. this caused the window to flap back & forth. the top hinges were fine. also, front end tires wore out excessively. tires changed 3 times during last 184,000 miles. in addition, power steering pump was defective. had a fluid flowing problem. volvo requested not to bring truck in. *ak
		8
	Vehicle pulls to the left while driving, several repair attempts, however continues to experience pulling problem.
TIRES
01/10/2002		7	11/01/2001
	Rear tire exploded sending the truck out of control.
TRAILER HITCHES
		8	12/11/1998
	While driving semi-truck down the road, hinges on the bottom of the sleeper, broke. this caused the window to flap back & forth. the top hinges were fine. also, front end tires wore out excessively. tires changed 3 times during last 184,000 miles. in addition, power steering pump was defective. had a fluid flowing problem. volvo requested not to bring truck in. *ak