1998 Volvo 740 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Volvo 740. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after shifing into drive. This caused vehicle to take off and strike a building. No injury reported, and manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak”
“The car experiences an unsafe vibration which is related to the transmission. Tires and wheels are not the cause of the vibration. The vibration occurs between 35 mph and 45 mph under light steady throttle or deceleration. The shudder begins in the pedals, progresses to the steering wheel and then…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo 740 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.