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1979 Freightliner Coe

Based on reports from 0 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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Owner Intelligence

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Recall History (4 recalls)

79V245000Jan 1980

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

THE PARK/RUN VALVE IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY STICK IN THE PARK POSITION. AN OUT OF BALANCE DIMENSION IN THE CYLINDER RESULTED IN AN UNDERSIZED BORE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK. THEREFORE, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO START.

80V095000Jan 1981

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ON INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING CONTROL SHAFT AND THE INPUT SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE YOKE ON THE SHAFT MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE SPLINED SURFACES ON THE YOKE AND SHAFT TO WEAR. CONTINUED OPERATION MAY RESULT IN WEAR AND EVENTUAL ROTATIONAL SLIPPAGE OF THE JOINT.

89V090000Aug 1989

STRUCTURE:BODY

CORROSION OF THE GRABHANDLE AT ITS MOUNTING SURFACE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OR LOSS OF STRENGTH.

89V124000Jan 1990

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1979 Freightliner Coe: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1979 Freightliner Coe?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1979 Freightliner Coe has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1979 Freightliner Coe reliable?
The 1979 Freightliner Coe has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1979 Freightliner Coe problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1979 Freightliner Coe have any recalls?
Yes, the 1979 Freightliner Coe has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Freightliner Coe problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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