1997 Freightliner MT35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT35 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner MT35 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.
1997 Freightliner MT35 recalls (2)
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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.
Vehicle speed control:springs
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Risk: The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner MT35?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner MT35?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Freightliner MT35 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT35 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.