I know for a fact that a transportation company here locally is breaking the law by not keeping copies of thier drivers log books. They make them drive (freightliners) illegally. This is a safety issue. When rights are brought up the employees are fired for it.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Freightliner Classic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Classic with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Classic year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Freightliner Classic problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Classic
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Classic. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Classic
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The vehicle jerked and then the engine light illuminated.*Jb
Freightliner Classic: every year compared
All Classic years1998 Freightliner Classic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 19 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Century | 9 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FLD | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FLC112 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1998 Freightliner Classic
Does the 1998 Freightliner Classic have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 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 1998 Freightliner Classic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Freightliner Classic had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 11, 2003 and the latest on May 6, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Freightliner Classic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 1998 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