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Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Freightliner Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cargo year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Freightliner Cargo problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Cargo
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Cargo. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Cargo
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Freightliner Cargo: every year compared
All Cargo years1997 Freightliner Cargo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FLC120 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Freightliner Cargo
Does the 1997 Freightliner Cargo have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Cargo right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner Cargo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Freightliner Cargo had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 2001 and the latest on August 29, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Freightliner Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Cargo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Cargo years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 2002 (1), 2007 (1). See every Freightliner Cargo year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Freightliner Cargo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data