Freightliner FL70 years to avoid
The Freightliner FL70 years to avoid are 1998, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
52
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1991–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
FL70 years to avoid
Every FL70 year
Common questions
What are the worst Freightliner FL70 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the FL70 years to avoid are 1998, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Freightliner FL70?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FL70 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL70 have?
Across all model years, the FL70 has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.