1999 Freightliner FL-70 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Freightliner FL-70 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Freightliner FL-70. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and steering (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
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.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Truck's 7 speed spicer transmission jumps out of gear at highway speeds, often occurring on downgrades when gears are needed most. This problem was never corrected by dealer repair shops. Ultimately the transmission failed completed and had to be replaced. The second transmission of the same type had the same problem of jumping out of gear before finally locking up. Dealer repair specialist have told me of manufacturer defects in this transmission. Freightliner has stopped using them on their trucks but refuse to re-call. Replacements are made with the same unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #716044, filed 1999-12Steering: “This is a very serious matter of safety concerning a large truck and needs to be addressed. The number of complaints to spicer and Freightliner are growing daily as witnessed on the expeditor forum website. Please look into this matter of serious consequense of losing control while driving these vehicles. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #716372, filed 1999-12Tires: “1999 Freightliner fl70 left rear tire blew out and debris hit another vehicle. The consumer stated he felt a vibration, then he saw tread every where. The left rear recap had come apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10166949, filed 2006-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V111000May 6, 1999Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Freightliner FL-70 1999, FL60 1999
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.
Recall details for the 1999 Freightliner FL-70 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 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 1999 Freightliner FL-70 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Freightliner FL-70 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Freightliner FL-70 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1999 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 28, 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.