Freightliner Century ST Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Century ST, across 7 model years (2000–2008). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Freightliner Century ST years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Century ST model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Century ST: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2005 Century ST: 1 complaint, 6 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 ST problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Century ST model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Century ST | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2007 Century ST | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2006 Century ST | 1 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2005 Century ST | 1 | 6 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Century ST | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2003 Century ST | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Century ST | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Century ST years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (1), 2005 (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 Century ST?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Century ST have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.