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1991 Freightliner Class 8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 Freightliner Class 8, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, diesel

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Freightliner Class 8 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, diesel10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Freightliner Class 8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Class 8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Class 8 median. How we score

'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1991 Class 8?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.