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SteeringPart report

1998 Freightliner MT Steering 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 steering of the 1998 Freightliner MT, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998220%

Other parts of the 1998 Freightliner MT

Suspension
6 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology