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Freightliner XC-R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Freightliner XC-R since 2006, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Worst year
2014
Model years
2006-2016

Freightliner XC-R years to avoid

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

Best Freightliner XC-R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Freightliner XC-R complaints by model year

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

200620142016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Freightliner XC-R problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Freightliner XC-R problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-1Electrical00
2014-2Steering00
2006-1Fuel system10

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Freightliner XC-R

What years of the Freightliner XC-R should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Freightliner XC-R?

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

What is the most common problem with the Freightliner XC-R?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the Freightliner XC-R have?

3 recalls between 2006 and 2016. The 2013 model year has the most, with 1.

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