2005 Freightliner Argosy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Argosy years
- Not enough data 1st of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner Argosy. That is the most of any Argosy model year in the database (16 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Freightliner Argosy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner Argosy recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Fix: 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 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Risk: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Risk: If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
Risk: Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2005 freightliner semi, unit 1,2 and 3 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 blew a tire which resulted in the mud flap bracket separating from unit 2 and going into the roadway. Unit 3 struck the mud flap bracket in the roadway. Unit 1 was struck by the mud flap after it was kicked…
Other Freightliner Argosy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 4 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Argosy?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner Argosy?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Freightliner Argosy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Argosy model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.