Freightliner Argosy Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 26 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Argosy, across 16 model years (1997–2015). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Freightliner Argosy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Argosy model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Argosy: 1 complaint, 4 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 Argosy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Argosy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Argosy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Argosy | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 Argosy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Argosy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Argosy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Argosy | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2007 Argosy | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2006 Argosy | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2005 Argosy | 1 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 Argosy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2003 Argosy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 Argosy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 Argosy | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1999 Argosy | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 1998 Argosy | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1997 Argosy | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Argosy years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (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 Argosy?
Tires, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Argosy have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.