MYRModel Year Report

1998 Freightliner FL-70

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1998 Freightliner FL-70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:46.935Z

Only 19 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 19 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 FL-70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000
1998: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19910
19920
19932
19942
19951
19962
19972
199819
19995
20004

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

17 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

TRUCK STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. TRUCK WITHIN A 2-YEAR PERIOD HAS BEEN BACK TO FACTORY, WHERE ENGINES WERE PUT IN 161 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AS BEING THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011003

VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WITHIN A 2-YEAR PERIOD HAS BEEN BACK TO FACTORY, WHERE ENGINES WERE PUT IN 161 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AS BEING THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011003

CONSUMER STATED TRUCK STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WITHIN A 2-YEAR PERIOD TRUCK HAS BEEN BACK TO THE FACTORY, WHERE ENGINES WERE PUT IN 161 TIMES. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AS BEING THE PROBLEM, REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT REOCCURRING PROBLEM.*AK *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20011003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990528 — parking brake

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE. THE FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE END OF TRANSMISSION COMPANION FLANGE TO THE PARK DRUM AND DRIVELINE MAY LOOSEN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLANGE FASTENERS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND REPLACE ANY FASTENERS FOUND LOOSE. IF THE FASTENERS ARE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY TORQUED, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, PERMALOCK WILL BE ADDED, A

Campaign 99V085000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990601 — RQ (open)

DRIVELINE FASTENER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Freightliner FL-70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V085000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 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 FL-70?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 89% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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