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Freightliner X-Line problems by year

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Freightliner X-Line since 2005, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and visibility problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
2
Worst year
2016
Model years
2005-2016

Freightliner X-Line years to avoid

No model year of the Freightliner X-Line stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Freightliner X-Line years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Freightliner X-Line complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2005200620092016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Freightliner X-Line problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    4
  • Steering
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Freightliner X-Line problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-5Body00
2009-1Electrical10
2006-2Engine10
2005-1Steering10

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Freightliner X-Line

What years of the Freightliner X-Line should you avoid?

No single model year of the Freightliner X-Line has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Freightliner X-Line?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Freightliner X-Line?

Body, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Freightliner X-Line have?

2 recalls between 2005 and 2016. The 2009 model year has the most, with 1.

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