Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER FS-65 · model year
1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999FREIGHTLINERFS-65 carries 2 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 FS-65 is structure:frame and members with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, diesel (1). 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 FS-65. 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070502FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84000. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND HE WAS UNABLE TO TO RESTART. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSFER PUMP AND/OR THE INJECTION PUMP SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT OWNED A FLEET OF EIGHTEEN VEHICLES THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VIN WAS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY ONE OF THE VEHICLES. ON ALL OF THE 18 VEHICLES THE TRANSFER PUMP WAS REPLACED 54 TIMES AND THE INJECTION PUMP WAS REPLACED 22 TIMES. *AK UPDATED 07/06/07. *JB
Mileage: 84,000
20050927STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
BROKEN FRAME ON 1999 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS/THOMAS BODY OVER RIGHT REAR AIR RIDE AT TORSION BAR MOUNT. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING FRAME REPLACEMENT AT BODY SHOP. *NM
Mileage: 97,777
Compare 1999FREIGHTLINERFS-65 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
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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 FS-65 have?▼
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Is the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 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.