2003 Freightliner Century Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Century Class years
- Not enough data 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Freightliner Century Class. That ranks 2nd out of 20 Century Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Freightliner Century 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Freightliner Century Class recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Daimler Trucks North America Recalls (AQ18002) — opened Apr 23, 2018, closed Jul 11, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bad commercial bridgestone tires 295/75r22.5 with cracks and bulges on the side wall. I purchased 8 drive tires for a semi truck in july 2018 from ta truck service located at 3483 libbey rd, perrysburg,oh. The tires still have 70% thread on them today, but two of them got bad. One got a 10 inch…
2003 freightliner century class, brakes failure, vehicle failed to stop and struck the rear of another vehicle. *bf according to the police report, the brakes failed due to the driver not doing a pre-trip inspection on the semi truck. Three violations were noticed by the commercial inspector. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Century Class?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Freightliner Century 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 Century Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century Class model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.