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2008 Freightliner Conventional problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Freightliner Conventional is tires. Its complaint count is close to a typical Conventional model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
5
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2008 Freightliner Conventional problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Freightliner Conventional 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2008 Freightliner Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Tires · IL

2008 freightliner conventional, unit 1 was traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike in the center lane at the 113 milepost. Unit 2 was traveling in the right lane. Unit 2 blew out a tire and the debris from the tire struck the windshield of unit 1 causing damage. *bf the front drive axle of the semi was also damaged. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0230-90)

Filed May 6, 2010 · Transmission · RI

2008 freightliner conventional lost its drive shaft onto the roadway. *bf *ohio traffic crash report # 10-0146-91) *jb updated 05/13/10

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Questions about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional

Is the 2008 Freightliner Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional, close to a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Freightliner Conventional?

Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Freightliner Conventional have?

No recalls on record.

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