While driving motorhome at night headlights blinked out. Dealer replaced switch, and again lights began to blink on and off. *ak the consumer states the vehicle had steering , brakes and cruise control problems. Currently, the wiring haeness failure caused the head light to go out.
The worst 2000 Freightliner MT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
- Risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Recall number 97V012000 · Recall details
What 2000 Freightliner MT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The retainer cap on the left end of the rear anti-sway bar broke.
While driving throttle got stuck in the open position while using cruise control . Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle is on a chevrolet p30 chassis: when placing vehicle in reverse the automatic transmission park mechanism engaged, preventing any vehicle movement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer repaired cam mechanism twice, but problem still occurred. Owner resorted to a dash mounted "bypass" switch to over-ride system to allow shift into reverse. *ak
Received recall notice 99v01200 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts were not available. Contacted manufacturer & received recorded message. Dealer was helpful, but was not able to do repairs because parts for spare tire carrier were not available.
Ongoing intermittent problem with vehicle locking up driveshaft whenever gear is shifted out of park into reverse. Also, parking brake failed to release which caused vehicle to lock up. Vehicle was in/out of dealer shop on three occasions and problem still occurs. Seeking help in this mater.
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Questions about the 2000 Freightliner MT
Is the 2000 Freightliner MT reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner MT, 3.0 times a typical MT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Freightliner MT?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner MT have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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