Freightliner Classic years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner Classic stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner Classic years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner Classic 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 Classic problems
All model years combined.
- Engine5
- Suspension3
- Tires2
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
- Electrical1
- Body1
Freightliner Classic problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | - | 1 | Engine | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Brakes | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 6 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Freightliner Classic
What years of the Freightliner Classic should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner Classic has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner Classic?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Classic?
Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (3) and tires (2).
How many recalls does the Freightliner Classic have?
9 recalls between 1996 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 6.
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