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1999 Freightliner Classic problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Freightliner Classic is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical Classic model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1999 Freightliner Classic problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Integral hub and bearing assemblyOpened November 22, 2002, closed May 1, 2003

Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. Odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.

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What 1999 Freightliner Classic owners say

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Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Brakes · DC · fire

1999 freightliner classic, unit 1 was heading eastbound in the ohio turnpike when his right rear tractor brakes caught fire. Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0119-89)*jb updated 07/12/11

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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner Classic

Is the 1999 Freightliner Classic reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Freightliner Classic, close to a typical Classic model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner Classic?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner Classic have?

No recalls on record.

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