Total Complaints
31 filings
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER · model year
1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
31 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999FREIGHTLINERFREIGHTLINER carries 31 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 16 filings, followed by visibility:windshield (2) and suspension:rear (2). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 35 investigation files overlapping the 1999 FREIGHTLINER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
31
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 16 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20031202ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OVERHEATED DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING THE RADIATOR. *AK THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE WAS LOCATED IN THE SUCTION PATH OF AIRFLOW THROUGH THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND RADIATOR. THIS ALLOWED A FINE OIL MIST TO BE DEPOSITED ON THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND RADIATOR. THIS CAUSED AN ACCUMULATION OF ROAD DIRT ON THE CHARGE IR COOLER AND RADIATOR. THE FIX WAS A BREATHER TUBE EXTENSION WHICH FRIEGHTLINER HAS CHANGED THEIR DESIGN TO INCORPORATE THIS. CONSUMER WAS DENIED COST OF REPAIR/CORRECTION AND FELT A RECALL SHOULD'VE BEEN ISSUED NOT A SERVICE BULLETIN. IN ADDITION, HE WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF REPAIRS, $748.15. *PH
20020116ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
BEARINGS ON FAN HUB FAILED FAN FLEW OFF PULLEY DESTROYING PULLEY BEARING ASSEMBLY, FAN, AND RADIATOR
20010424SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSY RETAINING SPYDER BOLTS LF&RT SIDE WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SUSPENSION:REAR
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010423SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
OF 19 DIGGER DERRICK TRUCKS AND 1 TOW TRUCK; ALL 20 UNITS (ALL 1999) HAD LOOSE REAR BRAKE SPIDER BOLTS. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. *AK
20010419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RT & LF REAR BRAKE ASSY TO AXLE FLANGE RETAINING SPIDER BOLTS WERE LOOSE
Compare 1999FREIGHTLINERFREIGHTLINER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE24032Preliminary EvaluationClosed
EVDM connector plate separation
PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
PE18004Preliminary EvaluationClosed
PNDB Electrical Power Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER have?▼
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER has 31 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 16 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD and SUSPENSION:REAR.
Is the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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