general problems of the 1998 Volvo 770

Nine problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Volvo 770. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/03/1998

While driving, the right front steer tire experienced a blowout, causing $9990 in damages, consumer barely avoided a bridge and traffic, the steer axle weight is a problem, possibly causing tire wear and causing vehicle to pull to the right with no steering input.

2 Suspension problem

Consumer states the truck had broken suspension bolt.

3 Suspension problem

Experiencing heavy front end, vehicle is on fourth set of steer tires, cab alignment three times.

4 Suspension problem

The truck is over weight on the front end and the dealer moved the fuel tank to the back to take off some of the weight.

5 Suspension problem

Consumer was experiencing problems with vibration, premature tire wear and broken suspension bolts which broke while driving and almost caused an accident.

6 Suspension problem

While driving in heavy traffic, a tire blew out, consumer states there are problems with the suspension.

7 Suspension problem

Consumer stated truck is experiencing front-end problems.

8 Suspension problem

Consumer stated truck is experiencing front-end problems.

9 Suspension problem

Front end spring broke and popping sound in front end rear ends axles shifting throttle position sensor cause throttle to race and not drop down. Front tire wear.



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