2005 Freightliner Century ST Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Century ST years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner Century ST. That is the most of any Century ST model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Freightliner Century ST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner Century ST recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
Risk: A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
Risk: A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. Steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owner may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Risk: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Steering:column
Problem: Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Risk: Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
Risk: Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner
Wheels
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Risk: This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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
- Rack and pinion failure (PE09040) — opened Aug 31, 2009, closed Nov 19, 2009, led to recall 09V357000.
- Power steering pump failures (PE08009) — opened Feb 1, 2008, closed Jul 3, 2008.
- Steering column weld cracks (EA07002) — opened Jan 30, 2007, closed Jul 12, 2007, led to recall 07V289000.
- Steering column weld cracks (PE06033) — opened Aug 30, 2006, closed Jan 30, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 freightliner century st. On april 14, 2007, the contact experienced nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, dizziness, and bad headaches while driving due to emissions and exhaust leaks in the vehicle. When a break down technician arrived, he stated that there were three holes…
Other Freightliner Century ST years
← 2004 Century ST · 2006 Century ST →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Century ST | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 Century ST | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 Century ST | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 Century ST | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Century ST | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Century ST | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Century ST?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner Century ST?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Freightliner Century ST a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century ST model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.