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2000–2008 · 8 model years

Freightliner Classic recalls & problems by year

22 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20016 complaints
Most recalls20076 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
023562000: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 1 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 1 complaints, 6 recalls2008: 0 complaints, 5 recalls20002001200320042005200620072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 Classic——500000
2007 Classic——610000
2006 Classic——410000
2005 Classic——300000
2004 Classic——200000
2003 Classic——100000
2001 Classic——060100
2000 Classic——120000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Suspension4
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Tires2
  • Electrical system1
  • Structure1
  • Service brakes, air1