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1996–2006 · 9 model years

Freightliner Fs-65 recalls & problems by year

31 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200112 complaints
Most recalls19997 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201996: 0 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 0 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 1 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 2 complaints, 7 recalls2000: 12 complaints, 6 recalls2001: 12 complaints, 4 recalls2002: 5 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 1 recalls199619971998199920002001200220052006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 Fs-65——100000
2005 Fs-65——110000
2002 Fs-65——350000
2001 Fs-65——4120000
2000 Fs-65——6120000
1999 Fs-65——720000
1998 Fs-65——410100
1997 Fs-65——300000
1996 Fs-65——200000

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

  • Fuel system, diesel21
  • Structure6
  • Electrical system3
  • Service brakes, hydraulic3
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Fuel system, other1
  • Seats1