Engine compartment fire. (Ohio state police report)*sd
Vehicle safety record
1989 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1989 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1988 has 0 and the 1990 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#231 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Freightliner Conventional 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 1989 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1989 Freightliner Conventional
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Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1989 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Freightliner Conventional | 1 | 0 | B | |
| 1989 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 | 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 1989 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1989 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 Freightliner Conventional 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 1989 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Freightliner Conventional had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 18, 1995 and the latest on October 18, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional 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 Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Freightliner Conventional 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