The owner of this truck fails to drug test his drivers, fails to collect completed employment applications on drivers, his vehicles are not properly maintained which result in constant break downs out of state and leaves the drivers without fuel. I ran out of fuel in indiana and my truck was blocking the highway and the state trooper had to call him to tell him that he needed to do something because I had the road blocked for several hours. He does not comply with your requirements and has not had an annual bit test in over 2 years. *Tt
Vehicle safety record
1999 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (4) and the steering (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 5 and the 2000 has 12.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#180 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Freightliner Conventional problems
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No recalls for the 1999 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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11 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1999 Freightliner conventional lost the drive shaft and it hit another vehicle causing damage to the right side. *Kb (ohio traffic crash report)*jb
1999 Freightliner conventional right rear drive tire blew out while driving. *Ts *jb
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB
1999 Frieghtliner conventional wheels came off trailer. *Ts *jb
DRIVE SHAFT UNIT ON VEHICLE FELL OFF.*MR *TS *JB
While the consumer was traveling, the front right wheel of his vehicle came off and struck a trailer.(Ohio traffic crash report) *yh
Fuel tank leaks where sending unit attatches to tank.*Ak the top of fuel tank where filler tube meets the tank also leaks. *Yh
The steering mechanism broke loose from the axle causing loss of control resulting in vehicle striking construction barrels. (Ohio traffic crash report). *Mjs
Brakes failed due to failure of the pig tail connection, resulting in collision due to loss of braking ability. (Ohio traffic crash report). *Mjs
Tie rod failed causing the vehicle to loose control and hit a guard rail.
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1999 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner Conventional | 11 | 0 | F | |
| 1999 Freightliner Century | 6 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner FL-70 | 5 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Business Class | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner FL130 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Eldorado | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1999 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 1999 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1999 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 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 1999 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (4), steering (2), transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many complaints has the 1999 Freightliner Conventional had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 23, 1998 and the latest on October 27, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 1999 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