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1997 Freightliner FL80Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Freightliner FL80, most often about the steering. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage76kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Freightliner FL80 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
Steering10

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

1 recall

1997 Freightliner FL80 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

1997 vs. every other FL80 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 FL80 median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'96'97'98'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FL80 owners report

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

PROBLEM: BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY SEPARATED. REVIEW NHTSA #OOV-246.001 TRUCK: 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 - SERIAL # [XXX] IN-SERVICE DATE: MAY 9, 1997 - MILEAGE 76,389 THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPT. OF TRANS., HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF 1997 THRU 1999 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 DUMP TRUCKS, USED FOR SNOW AND…
Complaint 10007730 · Feb 18, 2003 · 76,389 miles

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