2003 Freightliner Business Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Business Class years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Freightliner Business Class. That is the most of any Business Class model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 93,668 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Freightliner Business Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | 93,668 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 14% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 10,319 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 94,889 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Freightliner Business Class recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Problem: On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
Risk: If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Fix: The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner business class equipped with kelly charger hpt tires, size 275/70r/24.5 (na). The dot number was unavailable. While driving approximately 70 mph, the two front tires blew out. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall. A police report was filed and there…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freight liner m2 business class. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, gasoline leaked from the truck and onto the under carriage. The truck was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the higher pressure fuel line needed to be replaced. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes business class. The contact stated that the repair for the nhtsa recall, campaign id number: 09v418000, engine and engine cooling, exhaust system was performed on his vehicle. The contact also stated that the egr assembly was defective and should have been…
Daimler vans, llc safety recall 2010-040002 called freightliner dealer in oak creek, wi (truck country, inc.) they have no information and cannot do the repair according to the safety recall. I tried calling daimler and listened to music on hold for 40 minutes. I got nowhere with them! *tr
While driving 2003 frieghtliner sprinter on two occasions was overcome with noxious fumes, resulting in carbon monoxide posioning that requried a emergency visit to the hospital. Van has been in for service and continues to have same problem. This is a company van .
Other Freightliner Business Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 Business Class | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 Business Class | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 Business Class | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 Business Class | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 Business Class | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 Business Class | 2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Business Class?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Freightliner Business Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Freightliner Business Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Business Class model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.