2005 Freightliner X-Line Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Freightliner X-Line, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Freightliner X-Line
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
On certain motor homes, the tie rod specified for the axle assembly is too short, possibly resulting in insufficient thread engagement.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Freightliner X-Line have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 freightliner custom x-line. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v343000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman) and immediately called the dealer. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2008 · Steering
Compare Freightliner X-Line model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner X-Line model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner X-Line | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner X-Line | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner X-Line | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner X-Line | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2005 Freightliner X-Line
How do I know if my 2005 Freightliner X-Line 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Freightliner X-Line; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V423000).
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
- 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.