1998 conventional right front tire deflated. *ts the tire became separated from the wheel and rim. The tire caused damaged to the right side of the truck.
The worst 1998 Freightliner Conventional problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Freightliner Conventional 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
- Sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
- Sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
- Sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
- Sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
- Sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
- Sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
- Sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- Sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- Sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
What 1998 Freightliner Conventional owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1998 freightliner conventional left rear tire blew out. *ts there was damage done to the semi tractor.
Air leaks from brake system air hose connection.
Model 132, when applying brakes vehicle continued to travel. Pressing brake pedal harder makes pedal go way down, and not return. This causes zero braking ability. *ak stuck or partially stuck brake pistons caused brake linings to drag possibly resulting in fire and brake failure. The consumer states that dealer servicing is very expensive.
While driving the shaft coming from the steering gear box to the pitman arm was sheared completely off, driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in collision. (ohio traffic crash report)
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Questions about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional
Is the 1998 Freightliner Conventional reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional, 2.5 times a typical Conventional model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Freightliner Conventional?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Freightliner Conventional have?
No recalls on record.
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