1998 Freightliner Century Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Century Class years: Not enough data 4th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls: None on file
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Freightliner Century Class. That ranks 4th out of 20 Century Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (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.

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Most common 1998 Freightliner Century Class problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1

Unknown or Other1

Problem area	Complaints	Share	Median miles	Owners mention most	Typical repair cost
Electrical System	1	100%	—	—	—
Unknown or Other	1	100%	—	—	—

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Freightliner Century Class recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Freightliner Century Class.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The shop in cleveland tn (gtg truck and trailer repair has changed the miles on my speedometer and i am not going to accept the truck because they have fraudulent activity actions and need to be get it fixed but refused to take responsibility for their actions or make it right.been without my only…
Electrical System · received Aug 3, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11012617

Other Freightliner Century Class years

1999 Century Class →

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2017 Century Class	0	1
2016 Century Class	0	1
2015 Century Class	0	1
2014 Century Class	0	1
2013 Century Class	0	1
2012 Century Class	0	2
2011 Century Class	0	3
2010 Century Class	0	4
2009 Century Class	0	4
2008 Century Class	0	5
2007 Century Class	0	4
2006 Century Class	2	5
2005 Century Class	5	4
2004 Century Class	1	2
2003 Century Class	2	1
2002 Century Class	0	1
2001 Century Class	1	0
2000 Century Class	1	0
1999 Century Class	1	0
1998	1	0

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Century Class?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner Century Class?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Freightliner Century Class a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century Class model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.