Freightliner MT years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner MT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner MT years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner MT 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 MT problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension9
- Transmission3
- Steering2
- Electrical2
- Brakes2
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
- Engine1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Freightliner MT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 6 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 10 | Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Freightliner MT
What years of the Freightliner MT should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner MT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner MT?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner MT?
Suspension, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and steering (2).
How many recalls does the Freightliner MT have?
5 recalls between 1998 and 2002. The 2001 model year has the most, with 3.
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