Freightliner FL-70 vs Oldsmobile Calais
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Freightliner FL-70 | Oldsmobile Calais |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 50 | 124 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2000 | 1985–1990 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2% | 20.2% |
Freightliner FL-70 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
17
34.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
32.0%
Suspension
4
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
8.0%
Brakes
3
6.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.0%
Steering
1
2.0%
Body & Structure
1
2.0%
Oldsmobile Calais by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
50
40.3%
Electrical System
15
12.1%
Steering
7
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
4.8%
Seats
6
4.8%
Brakes
5
4.0%
Suspension
5
4.0%
Body & Structure
4
3.2%