1997 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD120 years
- Not enough data 6th of 13 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 FLD120. That ranks 6th out of 13 FLD120 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Freightliner FLD120 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Problem: Vehicle description: truck/tractors. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (abs) circuit. These vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the abs circuit.
Risk: The abs circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.
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.
Brake drums were not installed properly, resulting in hard braking. Dealer has been notified. *ak
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 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 FLD120 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner FLD120?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner FLD120?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.