Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Amtran FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Amtran FE has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Amtran FE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V492000 IC CORP/SEAT PEDESTAL CRACKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V010000 IC CORP/SHARP EDGES UNDER MODESTY PANEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V354000 IC/FMVSS 221/JOINT STRENGTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V369000 AMTRAN/WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V241000 AMTRAN/HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V057000 AMTRAN/FMVSS 120/TIRE PRESSURE LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232101 INTERNATIONAL/ABS ECU/AMTRAN BUSES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V331000 NAVISTAR/AIR BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V252000 AMTRAN/FMVSS 210/SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V253000 AMTRAN/FMVSS 103/HEATER/DEFROSTER UNITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V195000 AMTRAN/HANDRAIL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V061000 AMTRAN/FLIP SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V038000 AMTRAN/REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Amtran FE has a substantial number of recall campaigns but lacks owner complaint data, making reliability assessment difficult. These 13 recalls highlight issues in seats, body structure, electrical systems, and brakes, indicating potential concerns. Use caution and consider professional inspection before purchasing.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Body structure | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
| Brakes | Unknown | $150–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat instability or movement
- Brake noise or reduced performance
- Electrical issues such as blown fuses
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Amtran FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.