1999 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD120 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Freightliner FLD120. That ranks 2nd out of 13 FLD120 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 428,767 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Freightliner FLD120 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1999 freightliner fld120 tire blew out causing the cab to catch fire. Consumer states that after the fire began he pulled to the shoulder and the trailer caught fire too. *kb (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0117-91)*jb
A problem with the door lock prevents the door from being opened from the inside. I feel that this may prevent the occupant from being able to exit the vehicle quickly in the event of an accident or fire. On several occasions i have had to hand my key to someone outside the vehicle and ask them to…
Rear bushings are not designed properly. Bushings quit accepting grease. Manufacturer believes consumer should replace bushings. *ak
Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across the road vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. > please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
Front left wheel bearings failed while going downhill. Consumer has replaced front left wheel bearings. Also, rear wheel bearings are defective. 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 FLD120 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 FLD120 | 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 1999 Freightliner FLD120?
Owners most often report suspension, latches/locks/linkages, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner FLD120?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.