Freightliner Cargo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Cargo, across 7 model years (1997–2007). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Freightliner Cargo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cargo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Cargo: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2002 Cargo: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Cargo: 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 Cargo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Cargo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Cargo | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 Cargo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Cargo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Cargo | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1999 Cargo | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 Cargo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Cargo | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Cargo years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (1), 2002 (1), 1997 (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 Cargo?
Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Cargo have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.