Freightliner Century Class Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints across 20 model years of the Freightliner Century Class (1998–2017). The most-complained-about year is 2005.
Pick your Freightliner Century Class model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Freightliner Century Class | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 Freightliner Century Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Freightliner Century Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
What Freightliner Century Class owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 5.
All Freightliner Century Class recalls (7)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Freightliner Century Class, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Exterior lighting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner…
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA…
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Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the…
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or…
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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Cables (electrical system)
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
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Engine and engine cooling
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may…
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Fuel system, diesel
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Remedy: High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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Disc (service brakes)
On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if incorrect bolts were used. If incorrect bolts are found, vehicles will be inspected for possible additional damage and repaired as required. The recall began on june 6,…
Model years: 2008
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Electrical system
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Other Freightliner models
- Cascadia253 complaints
- Freightliner135 complaints
- Columbia96 complaints
- Conventional76 complaints
- Business Class M254 complaints
- Century53 complaints
- Sprinter 250049 complaints
- FL-7037 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.