Freightliner Century Class Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Century Class, across 20 model years (1998–2017). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Freightliner Century Class years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Century Class model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Century Class: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 Century Class: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2003 Century Class: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Century Class: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Century Class: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 Century Class: 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 Century Class problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Century Class model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Century Class | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Century Class | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Century Class | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 Century Class | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2008 Century Class | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2007 Century Class | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2006 Century Class | 2 | 5 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 Century Class | 5 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Century Class | 1 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 Century Class | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2002 Century Class | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Century Class | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2000 Century Class | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Century Class | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1998 Century Class | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Century Class years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (5), 2006 (2), 2003 (2). 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 Century Class?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Century Class have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.