1996 Freightliner ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Freightliner Classic, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Freightliner Classic has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Freightliner Classic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other Classic 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 Classic median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Freightliner Classic, and the recalls they led to.
- INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLYLed to recall 03E-019
What Classic owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING THE AXLE LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
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