Freightliner Century years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner Century stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner Century years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner Century complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Freightliner Century problems
All model years combined.
- Engine14
- Suspension13
- Tires7
- Steering6
- Visibility4
- Transmission4
- Fuel system3
- Body3
- Seats2
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
- Locks1
Freightliner Century problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | 1 | Transmission | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 6 | Engine | 145,000 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 2 | Tires | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 2 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 4 | Tires | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 4 | Suspension | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 15 | Suspension | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 6 | Electrical | 7 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 9 | Engine | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 4 | Engine | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 38
Questions about the Freightliner Century
What years of the Freightliner Century should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner Century has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner Century?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Century?
Engine, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (13) and tires (7).
How many recalls does the Freightliner Century have?
38 recalls between 1997 and 2008. The 2009 model year has the most, with 12.
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