Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1998 Volvo 770.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems |
Owner reports regular occurrence of steering wheel "lock-up". Reports that wheel frequently lock after 1/2-3/4 revolution of steer wheel while maneuvering at low speeds or while accelerating from stop. Upon locking, steering wheel must be force to regain movement .
This truck has a lot of front end problems that can never be solved company owns 53 units and they all have the same problems tire wear vibaration.
Consumer states that the steering column had to be replaced on several occasions.