1999 Freightliner MT55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT55 years
- Not enough data 5th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MT55 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.
1999 Freightliner MT55 recalls (2)
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Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
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 MT55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MT55 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner MT55?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner MT55?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Freightliner MT55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT55 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.