1998 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-70 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Freightliner FL-70. That is the most of any FL-70 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (17 complaints, 89%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Freightliner FL-70 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 | 17 | 89% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Freightliner FL-70 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake:driveline
Problem: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Risk: If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
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
- Driveline fastener failure (RQ99009) — opened Jun 1, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V085000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning at any speed. Vehicle within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *ak *jb
Consumer stated truck stalled without warning, within a 2-year period truck has been back to the factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*ak *jg
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*ak
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *ak
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*ak *slc
Other Freightliner FL-70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 FL-70 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 FL-70 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 FL-70 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 FL-70 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 FL-70 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 FL-70 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner FL-70?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner FL-70?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-70 model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.