Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo 660, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Service brakes, air1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
19982000
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1998 Volvo 660.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1998 Volvo 660: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10215308 | Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion |
| 10215306 | Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria |
| 10215283 | AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures |
| 10215282 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10215281 | Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10215279 | NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215277 | DTC 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) |
| 10215271 | DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215270 | Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer |
| 10215265 | Warranty 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 |
| 10215263 | Unable 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 |
| 10213631 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10213604 | Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster |
| 10213519 | Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9 |
| 10213518 | Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware |
| 10213516 | Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService |
| 10213514 | Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information |
| 10213510 | Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding |
| 10213509 | Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone ) |
| 10213508 | Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level |
| 10213507 | Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10209840 | Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
EA02021 · Suspensionopened 6 Sept 2002 · closed 6 Nov 2003
FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
PE01040 · Electrical systemopened 3 Dec 2001 · closed 26 Mar 2002
SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
PE01042 · Steeringopened 3 Dec 2001 · closed 6 Sept 2002
STEERING AXLE U-BOLT
PE01041 · Steeringopened 3 Dec 2001 · closed 14 Jun 2002
STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation