1997 Freightliner Conventional Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires3 60%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Tires: “Vehicle struck a mud flap that separated from another vehicle causing damage to trailer tire. The consumer was traveling in the right lane when the failure occurred. When the failure occurred, the tire and mud flap bracket hit the right front tire on a trailer driven by another gentleman traveling in the center lane.”
NHTSA complaint #10048316, filed 2003-11Brakes: “While driving right front wheel came off. While driving the vehicle's the passenger's side front wheel came off and caused damage to the passenger side running board, front axle, and fender. Upon inspection it was determined that the wheel fasteners on the #2 axle was missing. The horn was inoperative and the right front brake drum had several external cracks (ohio traffic crash report).”
NHTSA complaint #10052208, filed 2003-12Engine cooling: “This truck has been out of service over 209 days. The customer service department of Freightliner has not been willing to address the issues. No safety defect (s) listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #708021, filed 1999-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10141699Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141697Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
- 10141696Feb 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10141692Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
- 10141677Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
- 10141676Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141675Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
Other model years of the Freightliner Conventional
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 173,409 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Conventional model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Freightliner Conventional have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Freightliner Conventional is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1997 Freightliner Conventional been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.