Total Complaints
11 filings
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL · model year
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999FREIGHTLINERCONVENTIONAL carries 11 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 CONVENTIONAL is wheels with 2 filings, followed by power train:driveline:driveshaft (2) and tires (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 1999 CONVENTIONAL. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
11
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20111027UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
20071024POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LOST THE DRIVE SHAFT AND IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
20060504TIRES
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RIGHT REAR DRIVE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
20060113TIRES
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB
20051228WHEELS
1999 FRIEGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL WHEELS CAME OFF TRAILER. *TS *JB
20031006POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT UNIT ON VEHICLE FELL OFF.*MR *TS *JB
20020702WHEELS
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL OF HIS VEHICLE CAME OFF AND STRUCK A TRAILER.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
20010306FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LEAKS WHERE SENDING UNIT ATTATCHES TO TANK.*AK THE TOP OF FUEL TANK WHERE FILLER TUBE MEETS THE TANK ALSO LEAKS. *YH
20000814STEERING
THE STEERING MECHANISM BROKE LOOSE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN VEHICLE STRIKING CONSTRUCTION BARRELS. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
20000323CrashSERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PIG TAIL CONNECTION, RESULTING IN COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
19981202STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TIE ROD FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL.
Compare 1999FREIGHTLINERCONVENTIONAL to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE24032Preliminary EvaluationClosed
EVDM connector plate separation
PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE21002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Trolley bus circuit breaker fires
PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL have?▼
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL is WHEELS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT and TIRES.
Is the 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.