MYRModel Year Report

1999 Freightliner FL-70

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1999 Freightliner FL-70
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:52.521Z

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 FL-70 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 1999: 5 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000
1999: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19910
19920
19932
19942
19951
19962
19972
199819
19995
20004

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.

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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991229

TRUCK'S 7 SPEED SPICER TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, OFTEN OCCURRING ON DOWNGRADES WHEN GEARS ARE NEEDED MOST. THIS PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED BY DEALER REPAIR SHOPS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991214

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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1999 FREIGHTLINER FL70 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DEBRIS HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE FELT A VIBRATION, THEN HE SAW TREAD EVERY WHERE. THE LEFT REAR RECAP HAD COME APART. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060829

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER OF SAFETY CONCERNING A LARGE TRUCK AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS TO SPICER AND FREIGHTLINER ARE GROWING DAILY AS WITNESSED ON THE EXPEDITOR FORUM WEBSITE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991223

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990820 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CAN CONTACT THE BOTTOM FRAME RAIL FLANGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBE WITH ONE THAT PROVIDES CLEARANCE TO THE FRAME RAIL.

Campaign 99V111000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Freightliner FL-70 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V111000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Freightliner FL-70?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 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.