- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
- The risk
- Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
- The fix
- Dealers will realign the cable bracket. The cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner MT55 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner MT55 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1999 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MT55 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Freightliner MT55 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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No complaints about the 1997 Freightliner MT55 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner MT55: every year compared
All MT55 years1997 Freightliner MT55 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner MT55 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 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 MT55
Does the 1997 Freightliner MT55 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Freightliner MT55: cables (September 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Freightliner MT55 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Freightliner MT55 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner MT55 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 MT55 years have the most complaints?
2014 (1), 2016 (1). See every Freightliner MT55 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Freightliner MT55 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