The contact owns a 2003 Freightliner Century CST120 equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: TY517MC2, Tire Size: 295/75/R22, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that the tires had cracked on the sidewalls. The contact called a tire center which scheduled an appointment. The tires were not yet inspected. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 200,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 2003 Freightliner Century problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
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- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
- Risk
- If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V205000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.
- Risk
- This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. Owner notification is expected to begin on january 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 03V500000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Freightliner Century 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2003 Freightliner Century owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
7 month old steer tire on freightliner truck. Traveling around 65 MPH vibration started and before we could figure out from where or get to a safe section of the road, all the tread separated from the tire. All the tread and several fairly large parts from the truck flew off. Luckily no one was in the way. This was a firestone fs 507 295/75 r 22.5 dot wi bt 3pt 1207. The tire still had 99 lbs of air. I had to purchase a tire and 1100.00 in parts to safely operate truck. We cant get a straight answer from firestone or the ta.
2003 freightliner century caught on fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *ts
While driving at any speed accelerator pedal stuck. Dealer inspected vehicle on several occasions, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Since january 2004 consumer was scared to drive this vehicle. *ak
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Questions about the 2003 Freightliner Century
Is the 2003 Freightliner Century reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Freightliner Century, close to a typical Century model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Freightliner Century?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Freightliner Century have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, air.
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