1997 Freightliner FL-80 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-80 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Freightliner FL-80. That ranks 2nd out of 4 FL-80 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 76,389 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Freightliner FL-80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 76,389 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Freightliner FL-80 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank
Problem: Vehicle description: heady duty trucks equipped with 36" rear brake chambers. The brake system does not meet the air reservoir volume requirement of fmvss 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles.
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.
Problem: ball stud & socket assembly separated. Review nhtsa #oov-246.001 truck: 1997 freightliner, fl-80 - serial # [xxx] in-service date: may 9, 1997 - mileage 76,389 the state of connecticut, dept. Of trans., has a large number of 1997 thru 1999 freightliner, fl-80 dump trucks, used for snow and…
Other Freightliner FL-80 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 FL-80 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 FL-80 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 FL-80 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner FL-80?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner FL-80?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Freightliner FL-80 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-80 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.