1998 Freightliner FL-70 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 17 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and vehicle speed control (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 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.
- Engine cooling17 89%
- Fuel system4 21%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. The remedy is not correcting the repeating problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897294, filed 2001-10Fuel system: “Truck will stall intermittently and without warning, at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897293, filed 2001-10Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V085000Apr 20, 1999Parking brake › DrivelineCovers: Freightliner FL-70 1997–1998, FL60 1997–1998
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Recall details for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70.
Other model years of the Freightliner FL-70
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Freightliner FL-70 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 17 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. 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.