2000 Freightliner C120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 4, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C120 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner C120. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Freightliner C120 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%———
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Exterior Lighting133%———
Power Train133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Freightliner C120 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Freightliner C120.

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.

A semi truck, owner who received a recall on 6/24/04. Called freight liner, dealership in columbus ohio on 4/4/05, and freight liner representative said bring vehicle. Upon arrival, parts were not available. Contact said he had contacted several freight liner dealers, all of them stated they had no…

Suspension · received May 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10119723

1998 is the correct year for this vehicle. Brakes are worn out and cracked. Please provide any further information. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 18, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 897950

While driving driveshaft cracked and broke. Manufacturer has been notified, vehicle is currently at dealer for repairs. *ak consumer stated high beam lights inoperative, engine stalls and is noisy, also rear spring broke.*jb

Power Train · received May 3, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 887356

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner C120?

Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner C120?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Freightliner C120 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C120 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.