1996 Freightliner Conventional Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Freightliner Conventional, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, consumer noticed a fire near the engine compartment, the fire chief stated that the fire was caused by an electrical problem under the dashboard, consumer stated he had experienced problems starting the vehicle before, ohio traffic crash report.”
NHTSA complaint #564737, filed 2002-03Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Freightliner Conventional
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Freightliner Conventional
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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