1997 Freightliner Cargo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cargo years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Freightliner Cargo. That is the most of any Cargo model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Freightliner Cargo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Freightliner Cargo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Freightliner Cargo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Throttle over ride lever and or injector pump throttle shaft breaking without warning. *ak
Other Freightliner Cargo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Cargo | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Cargo | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner Cargo?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner Cargo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Freightliner Cargo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cargo model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.