While driving the axle locked up causing the vehicle to loose control and cause accident. (Ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
Vehicle safety record
1996 Freightliner Classic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Freightliner Classic with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Classic year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Freightliner Classic 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 1996 Freightliner Classic
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Freightliner Classic. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1996 Freightliner Classic
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Freightliner Classic: every year compared
All Classic years1996 Freightliner Classic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 0 | B | |
| 1996 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FLD120 | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 5 | 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 1996 Freightliner Classic
Does the 1996 Freightliner Classic have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Freightliner Classic 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 1996 Freightliner Classic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Freightliner Classic had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 1, 2000 and the latest on August 1, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Freightliner Classic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Classic 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 Classic years have the most complaints?
2001 (6), 1998 (2), 2000 (2). See every Freightliner Classic year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Freightliner Classic 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