1996 Freightliner ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner Conventional, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints53 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Freightliner Conventional has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury

2Tires1 crash/fire/injury

1Engine and engine cooling

1Power train

1Service brakes, air

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Electrical system	2	2
Tires	2	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
Power train	1	0
Service brakes, air	1	0

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

1 recall

1996 Freightliner Conventional 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.

no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 96V-233 · Nov 20, 1996 · 1,410 vehicles

Risk. THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1996 vs. every other Conventional 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 Conventional median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Conventional owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
Complaint 564737 · Mar 15, 2002

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