- The problem
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
- The risk
- If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (17) and the fuel system (4). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1999 for the driveline. For comparison, the 1997 has 2 and the 1999 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FL-70 year, for its age
#140 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Freightliner FL-70 problems
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1998 Freightliner FL-70 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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19 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner FL-70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *Ak *slc
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning, at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *tt
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *jb
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *Ak *slc
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. The remedy is not correcting the repeating problem.*Ak
Truck will stall intermittently and without warning, at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *tt
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *jb
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *slc
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *slc
Truck stalled intermittently and without warning at any speed, truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *Ak
Truck stalls intermittently and without warning at any speed. Truck within a 2-year period has been back to factory where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak
Consumer stated truck stalled without warning, within a 2-year period truck has been back to the factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did not correct reoccurring problem.*Ak *jg
Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning at any speed. Vehicle within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem. Remedy did not correct reoccurring problem. *Ak *jb
The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure. *Yh
Consumer stated the accelerator stuck to the floor.*Jg
Freightliner FL-70: every year compared
All FL-70 years1998 Freightliner FL-70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 19 | 1 | D | |
| 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 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 FL-70
Does the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Freightliner FL-70: driveline (April 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner FL-70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (17), fuel system (4), acceleration & cruise control (2).
How many complaints has the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 had?
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 22, 2000 and the latest on October 3, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner FL-70 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 FL-70 years have the most complaints?
1998 (19), 1999 (5), 2000 (4). See every Freightliner FL-70 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Freightliner FL-70 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