1995 Freightliner Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 31, 2007 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Freightliner Conventional. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Freightliner Conventional problems

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

Tires3
Electronic Stability Control1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Air1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires343%———
Electronic Stability Control114%———
Power Train114%———
Service Brakes, Air114%———
Wheels114%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1997: 2199722001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312005: 1200512007: 120071

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Freightliner Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Freightliner Conventional.

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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.

1995 freightliner conventional. Left front inside tire blew out causing damage to another vehicle. *kb when the tire blewout, it knocked the battery box cover off the truck, which struck another vehicle. Ohio traffic crash report. *jb

Tires · received Aug 28, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10201504

2003 jindo van trailer drive shaft came loose. *ts *jb

Power Train · received Dec 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146454

Consumer lost control of vehicle and struck guard rail. Nar 06/18/2003.*mr *cb

Electronic Stability Control · received Jun 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10024667

Consumer stated while driving, he was pulled over by a state trooper, due to visible sparks on the roadway from the tires being stuck under trailer axle, both tires were flat.(no other tire info given)(ohio traffic crash report)*jb

Tires · received Sep 3, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 567286

The trailers airline brakes were not connected from the tractor to the trailer, inspection of the trailer indicated that 4 of 10 were working at the time the truck crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm

Service Brakes, Air · received Mar 10, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 561149

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Freightliner Conventional?

Owners most often report tires, electronic stability control, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Freightliner Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Freightliner Conventional a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.