1998 Freightliner MT Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed 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 1998 Freightliner MT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Freightliner MT. The part named most often is suspension, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and steering (2). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the carrier/rack 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.
- Suspension6 60%
- Equipment2 20%
- Steering2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
Example complaints
Suspension: “When driving the motor home pulled to left and right/wandered. Taken to fifteen different repair shops. It was realigned three times, still having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #806999, filed 1997-01Equipment: “Hwh hydraulic leveling jack would not work properly under most parking conditions. The jacks are used to level and stabilize the vehicle when parked. The leveling jack extends and the vehicle would fall off during the leveling process.”
NHTSA complaint #529150, filed 1998-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V012000Feb 3, 1997Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rackCovers: Freightliner MT 1998, 2000–2002, Winnebago Adventurer 1992–1997, Itasca Adventurer 1992–1997 +10 more
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Recall details for the 1998 Freightliner MT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Freightliner MT.
Other model years of the Freightliner MT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner MT model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Freightliner MT have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Freightliner MT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Freightliner MT is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 1998 Freightliner MT 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.