1998 Conventional right front tire deflated. *Ts the tire became separated from the wheel and rim. The tire caused damaged to the right side of the truck. *Jb
Vehicle safety record
1998 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 5 and the 1999 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
#210 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Freightliner Conventional problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1998 Freightliner conventional left rear tire blew out. *Ts there was damage done to the semi tractor. *Jb
AIR LEAKS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION.
Model 132, when applying brakes vehicle continued to travel. Pressing brake pedal harder makes pedal go way down, and not return. This causes zero braking ability. *Ak stuck or partially stuck brake pistons caused brake linings to drag possibly resulting in fire and brake failure. The consumer states that dealer servicing is very expensive. *Yh
While driving the shaft coming from the steering gear box to the pitman arm was sheared completely off, driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in collision. (Ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1998 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | C | |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 19 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Century | 9 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FLD | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 0 | A | 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 Conventional
Does the 1998 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 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 1998 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), wheels & tires (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Freightliner Conventional had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 2000 and the latest on August 22, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1998 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