1996 Freightliner Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Freightliner Conventional. That ranks 5th out of 11 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Freightliner Conventional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Freightliner Conventional recalls (1)
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Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Risk: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
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.
1996 freightliner conventionally drivetrain malfunctioned and broke off. *ts the drivetrain landed in the road was struck by another vehicle. Possible undercarriage damage to both vehicles. The driveshaft had been changed about a month prior to its failure. *nm
Dt: contact states the brake pads on a tractor trailer truck his former boss owns are rubbed down into the rivets of the hub. The tires do not have enough rubber on them and the motor is leaking oil. There are also no bc fire extinguishers on the truck. *nm
While traveling, the consumer observed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver stopped and exited the vehicle, consumer saw fire on the area of the wheels. Consumer stated that upon putting out the intial fire, heard an explosion that sounded like a tire burst. Ohio traffic crash report…
While driving, consumer noticed a fire near the engine compartment, the fire chief stated that the fire was caused by an electrical problem under the dashboard, consumer stated he had experienced problems starting the vehicle before, ohio traffic crash report. *slc
Wiring failure resulting in engine fire.(ohio state police report).
Other Freightliner Conventional years
← 1995 Conventional · 1997 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Conventional | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Conventional | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Conventional | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Conventional | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 Conventional | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Conventional | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 Conventional | 7 | 0 |
See all Freightliner Conventional problems by year, every Freightliner model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner Conventional?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner Conventional?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.