2005 Freightliner Century Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 Freightliner Century, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2005 Freightliner Century

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Rack and pinion (steering)

NHTSA 11V514000 Reported October 13, 2011 9,689 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals.…

Remedy: Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the…
Rack and pinion (steering)

NHTSA 09V357000 Reported September 16, 2009 8,882 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.

Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Freightliner Century have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Tires2

What owners are reporting

“2005 freightliner century had a tire blow out and another motorist struck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report # 10-0546-89. Updated 04/14/10 *bf”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2010 · Tires

“2005 freightliner century tire blew out and another motorist stuck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report# 10-0545-89.*jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2010 · Tires

Compare Freightliner Century model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Century model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1995 Freightliner Century	2	0
1996 Freightliner Century	7	0
1997 Freightliner Century	4	4
1998 Freightliner Century	5	9
1999 Freightliner Century	7	6
2000 Freightliner Century	6	15
2001 Freightliner Century	4	4
2002 Freightliner Century	1	0
2003 Freightliner Century	2	4
2004 Freightliner Century	3	2
2005 Freightliner Century	2	2
2006 Freightliner Century	8	6
2007 Freightliner Century	9	0
2008 Freightliner Century	9	1
2009 Freightliner Century	12	0
2010 Freightliner Century	11	0
2011 Freightliner Century	9	0
2012 Freightliner Century	2	0
2013 Freightliner Century	1	0

Checking a specific 2005 Freightliner Century

How do I know if my 2005 Freightliner Century has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Freightliner Century; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V357000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Freightliner models

Cascadia253 complaints
Freightliner135 complaints
Columbia96 complaints
Conventional76 complaints
Business Class M254 complaints
Sprinter 250049 complaints
FL-7037 complaints
FS-6533 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.