1996 Freightliner MT45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT45 years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner MT45 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Freightliner MT45 recalls (2)
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Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
Risk: Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
Fix: Dealers will realign the cable bracket. The cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Problem: Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
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.
Other Freightliner MT45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 MT45 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 MT45 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 MT45 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 MT45 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner MT45?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner MT45?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Freightliner MT45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT45 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.