1998 Freightliner MT Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Freightliner MT, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-01Related recalls
- 97V012000Feb 3, 1997The 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.Covers: Freightliner MT 1998, 2000–2002, Winnebago Adventurer 1992–1997, Itasca Adventurer 1992–1997 +10 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 14% |
| 1998 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Freightliner MT
6 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Freightliner MT
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.
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