1997 Conventional front steer tire blew out. *Ts the driver went off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch continued on through the right-of-way fence across a field and struck another fence and several trees. *Jb
Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (4) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 5 and the 1998 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#192 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Freightliner Conventional problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving right front wheel came off.*Mr while driving the vehicle's the passenger's side front wheel came off and caused damage to the passenger side running board, front axle, and fender. Upon inspection it was determined that the wheel fasteners on the #2 axle was missing. The horn was inoperative and the right front brake drum had several external cracks (ohio traffic crash report). *Nm
Vehicle struck a mud flap that separated from another vehicle causing damage to trailer tire.*Mr the consumer was traveling in the right lane when the failure occurred. When the failure occurred, the tire and mud flap bracket hit the right front tire on a trailer driven by another gentleman traveling in the center lane. *Ph
While driving, consumer felt a bad shimmy coming from the steering wheel, consumer lost control of vehicle and was hit in the head when a portable tv fell on him, when vehicle went off highway, it struck a guardrail, fence, utility pole, and several trees, the day before the accident the consumer noticed that the left front tire had worn on the inside of the tread, causing a shimmy, after the incident, it was noted that the right front tire had approximately a 6 inch wide tear in the sidewall and was broken loose from beads of the rim, possible tire failure, bridgestone p285/74r24.5, Model r299, lf93psi, possible steering problem. (Ohio traffic crash report) *slc
This truck has been out of service over 209 days. The customer service department of freightliner has not been willing to address the issues. No safety defect (s) listed in the summary. *Ak
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1997 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | |
| 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 Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | 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 Conventional
Does the 1997 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 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 1997 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (4), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Freightliner Conventional had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 29, 1999 and the latest on August 22, 2006. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1997 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