Freightliner Acterra Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Acterra, across 4 model years (2000–2005). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Freightliner Acterra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Acterra model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Acterra: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Freightliner Acterra problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Acterra model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Acterra | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2004 Acterra | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 Acterra | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2000 Acterra | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Acterra years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner Acterra?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Acterra have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.