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2000 Freightliner FL-60 problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 is brakes. It has 2.5 times the complaints of a typical FL-60 model year.

Typical year2.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2000 Freightliner FL-60 problems

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

  • Brakes
    3
  • Suspension
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    3
  • Suspension
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 1

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

What 2000 Freightliner FL-60 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Suspension · OH

The rear velvet ride suspension bolts snapped. *sc the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the very same problem, however this particular make and model was not included. Recall#03e060000.

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Transmission · WA

Consumer states vehicle experienced separation of the drive line where it's bolted onto the transmission. The bolts sheared off causing drive line to drop, resulting in damage to the frame, body and exhaust system.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Brakes · WA

While coming to a gradual stop rear drum brakes failed to stop vehicle, dealer has been contacted, and informed consumer that wheel cyclinders were faulty. *ak also, ABS light came , dealer adjusted the left rear ABS sensor.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Brakes · NY

When applying pressure to brake pedal brake pedal will go to the floor, and will not activate brake system. This problem has occurred approximately nine times while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle ,and could not reproduce problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation. Note: consumer received an interim notification from the manufacturer about possible brake problems for this vehicle (fl285ab).

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

While driving any speed, consumer would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes would not activate right away. Consumer had to pump brakes to avoid extended stopping distance.*ak freightliner corp stated to consumer to not leave vehicle standing idle, to pump the brakes every day to build up pressure and disperse the air in the lines, corp is also inviting consumer to replace the rear brakes if they feel it is necessary.

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Questions about the 2000 Freightliner FL-60

Is the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner FL-60, 2.5 times a typical FL-60 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Freightliner FL-60?

Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 have?

No recalls on record.

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