no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1997 Freightliner XCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Freightliner XC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Freightliner XC has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1997 Freightliner XC 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
Foundation components: drum
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
no report yet
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND AN EVENTUAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING IF THE LEAK IS UNDETECTED.
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 XC 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 XC median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE DIDN'T HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. BUT, BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUED TO BURN WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. REMOVED THE FUSE. CURRENTLY, ANY TIME THE CHASSIS GETS WET IT CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING AND SPEED CONTROL. *AK
Own a 1997 XC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.