1998 Freightliner Century problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (2) · Structure (1) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-02-26 · sb2057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2057 new surge tank design
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2001-03-01 · SF229A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
field service campaign to modify certain vehicles, manufacutred between october 3, 1997 and august 18, 2000, that may develop small pin hole leaks in the power steering supply hose. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 1999-03-01 · SF174AB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles manufactured between may 1, 1998 and december 7, 1998 may have a quadramount tensioner incorrectly installed with a lockwasher instead of the proper flatwasher. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 1998-06-01 · 985481 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with the high coolant temperature warning light illuminated. *tt
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.