Freightliner Century Class S/T Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 5, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Freightliner Century Class S/T, across 3 model years (2006–2008). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 2007, with 2 complaints
2006: 0200602007: 2200722008: 020080

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Freightliner Century Class S/T years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Century Class S/T model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Century Class S/T: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 S/T problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Structure110

All Freightliner Century Class S/T model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 Century Class S/T00——
2007 Century Class S/T21—Engine and Engine Cooling
2006 Century Class S/T00——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner Century Class S/T years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (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 S/T?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Century Class S/T have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.