1997 Freightliner School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Freightliner School BUS. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Freightliner School BUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Freightliner School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Freightliner School BUS.
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.
Throttle cable in a 1997, freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped six times during operation of vehicle. Both, dealer and school district mechanics, have made repairs to correct the problem, which continued to occur. Incident dates included 10/13/2000/11/29/2000/01/31/2001/02/22/2001/07/11/2001…
Throttle cable for a 1997 freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped approximately three times, leaving vehicle inoperable until repairs could be made. Repairs have been performed by both dealership and school district mechanics. Incident dates included 04/xx/1998/05/25/2001, and 10/13/2001. Please…
Other Freightliner School BUS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner School BUS?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Freightliner School BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.