1996 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD120 years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Freightliner FLD120. That ranks 5th out of 13 FLD120 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 1996 Freightliner FLD120 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Freightliner FLD120 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Freightliner FLD120.
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
- Passenger compartment fires (PE97022) — opened May 19, 1997, closed Sep 30, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is a 1996 freightliner im am buying off of buske lines inc. I was in a resturant eating in a resturant in indiana. I was notified that unit was on fire. I ran to truck and fire had gutted inside of cab my dog was trapped in the sleeper and was killed i noticed no smoke when i left truck but…
Brakes failed resulting in rear end collision.
Other Freightliner FLD120 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 FLD120 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 FLD120 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 FLD120 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 FLD120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FLD120?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FLD120?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Freightliner FLD120 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD120 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.