1998 Freightliner Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Freightliner Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Freightliner Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Freightliner Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Freightliner Classic.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02088) — opened Nov 22, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03E019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I know for a fact that a transportation company here locally is breaking the law by not keeping copies of thier drivers log books. They make them drive (freightliners) illegally. This is a safety issue. When rights are brought up the employees are fired for it.
The vehicle jerked and then the engine light illuminated.*jb
Other Freightliner Classic years
← 1997 Classic · 1999 Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Classic | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 Classic | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 Classic | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Classic | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Classic | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Classic | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Classic | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Classic | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Classic | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Classic | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 Classic | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Classic?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Freightliner Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Classic model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.