1998 Volvo 660

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train2
2. Service brakes, air1
3. Steering1
4. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Jul 17, 2002PA
  Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

  Air leveling valves malfunctioned, resulting in air bags losing air.dealer has been notified; however, was unable to remedy problem.*ak

• Jul 17, 2002PA
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

  Driveshaft became inoperable , unabling vehicle to move/ has come apart. Dealer has been notified.*ak

• Jul 17, 2002PA
  Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

  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

• Jul 17, 2002PA
  Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

  Steer shaft would lock up while driving and become inoperable. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy.*ak

• Jul 17, 2002PA
  Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

  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

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break

  EA02021Opened Sep 6, 2002Closed Nov 6, 2003

  Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

• Sleeper berth fires

  PE01040Opened Dec 3, 2001Closed Mar 26, 2002
• Steering gearbox or u-joint

  PE01041Opened Dec 3, 2001Closed Jun 14, 2002
• Steering axle u-bolt

  PE01042Opened Dec 3, 2001Closed Sep 6, 2002

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
• 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
• 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
• 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
• 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
• 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
• 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
• 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
• 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
• 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
• 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
• 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
• 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
• 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
• 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
• 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
• 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
• 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
• 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
• 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
• 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
• 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
• 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
• 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer

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