Total Complaints
25 filings
FREIGHTLINER FL-70 · model year
1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
25 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998FREIGHTLINERFL-70 carries 25 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 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 1998 FL-70 is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline with 17 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (4) and vehicle speed control:cables (4). 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 1998 FL-70. 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.
25
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 4 |
Recent Complaints
20020514VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILURE. *YH
20020514VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR.*JG
20020222VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILURE. *YH
20020222VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TO THE FLOOR.*JG
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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
20011003FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
20011003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 have?▼
The 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 has 25 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE with 17 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES.
Is the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 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.