1999 Freightliner Conventional Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1999 Freightliner Conventional has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Freightliner Conventional recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Freightliner Conventional.

Most common 1999 Freightliner Conventional problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Wheels2
Power Train2
Tires2
Service Brakes, Electric1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2011-10-27, Unknown Or Other
THE OWNER OF THIS TRUCK FAILS TO DRUG TEST HIS DRIVERS, FAILS TO COLLECT COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ON DRIVERS, HIS VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WHICH RESULT IN CONSTANT BREAK DOWNS OUT OF STATE AND LEAVES THE DRIVERS WITHOUT FUEL. I RAN OUT OF FUEL IN INDIANA AND MY TRUCK WAS BLOCKING THE HIGHWAY AND THE STATE TROOPER HAD TO CALL HIM TO TELL HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING BECAUSE I HAD THE ROAD BLOCKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND HAS NOT HAD AN ANNUAL BIT TEST IN OVER 2 YEARS. *TT
2007-10-24, Power Train
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LOST THE DRIVE SHAFT AND IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
2006-05-04, Tires
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RIGHT REAR DRIVE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
2006-01-13, Tires
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB
2005-12-28, Wheels
1999 FRIEGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL WHEELS CAME OFF TRAILER. *TS *JB

1999 Freightliner Conventional questions

Does the 1999 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Freightliner Conventional at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner Conventional?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Wheels (2), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Freightliner Conventional has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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