Freightliner Century Class years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner Century Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner Century Class years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner Century Class 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 Class problems
All model years combined.
- Engine5
- Tires2
- Electrical2
- Transmission1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Brakes1
- Airbags1
Freightliner Century Class problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | 2 | Steering | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 5 | Engine | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Freightliner Century Class
What years of the Freightliner Century Class should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner Century Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner Century Class?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Century Class?
Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by tires (2) and electrical (2).
How many recalls does the Freightliner Century Class have?
7 recalls between 1998 and 2006. The 2008 model year has the most, with 5.
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