MYRModel Year Report

1998 Freightliner Conventional

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1998 Freightliner Conventional
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:21.300Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Freightliner Conventional Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018
1998: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19870
19880
19891
19901
19912
19922
19936
19941
19957
19965
19975
19985
199911
200012
20017
20022
20074
20082
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires.

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1998 CONVENTIONAL RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEFLATED. *TS THE TIRE BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL AND RIM. THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060823

1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE SEMI TRACTOR. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20051228

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE SHAFT COMING FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO THE PITMAN ARM WAS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN COLLISION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000911

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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AIR LEAKS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030604

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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MODEL 132, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HARDER MAKES PEDAL GO WAY DOWN, AND NOT RETURN. THIS CAUSES ZERO BRAKING ABILITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001107

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Freightliner Conventional — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Freightliner Conventional reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Conventional?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Freightliner Conventional have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.