1998 Freightliner MT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Freightliner MT. That is the most of any MT model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 60%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Freightliner MT 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 | 6 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Freightliner MT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Problem: The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
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.
The bearing rusted in gear box and suddenly locked-up, causing loss of control, resulting in failure. *yc
Suspension does not contain a lock out valve/switch to prevent interaction between the leveling jacks tagaxles and air suspension.
Loss of shock on front end resulted in vehicle being difficult to steer.
Hwh hydraulic leveling jack would not work properly under most parking conditions. The jacks are used to level and stabilize the vehicle when parked. The leveling jack extends and the vehicle would fall off during the leveling process.
Loss of shock on front end resulted in vehicle being difficult to steer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner MT?
Owners most often report suspension, equipment, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner MT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Freightliner MT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.