1999 Freightliner FLD120 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 1999 Freightliner FLD120 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Freightliner FLD120. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (1) and other or unknown (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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.
- Suspension2 40%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across the road vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. > please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #877180, filed 2000-12Latches, locks and linkages: “A problem with the door lock prevents the door from being opened from the inside. I feel that this may prevent the occupant from being able to exit the vehicle quickly in the event of an accident or fire. On several occasions I have had to hand my key to someone outside the vehicle and ask them to unlock my door from the outside so I could exit the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10075110, filed 2004-06Other or unknown: “1999 Freightliner FLD120 tire blew out causing the cab to catch fire. Consumer states that after the fire began he pulled to the shoulder and the trailer caught fire too. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0117-91)”
NHTSA complaint #10222773, filed 2008-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Freightliner FLD120 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Freightliner FLD120.
Other model years of the Freightliner FLD120
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 70,160 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 142,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner FLD120 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Freightliner FLD120 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Freightliner FLD120 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Freightliner FLD120 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 1.
Has the 1999 Freightliner FLD120 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 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.