2001 Freightliner Century Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Century years
- Not enough data 5th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Freightliner Century. That ranks 5th out of 19 Century model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Freightliner Century 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 572,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Freightliner Century recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
Risk: This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect and secure the plc filter ground wire. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Risk: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began april 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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
- Front brake air hose leaks (PE03005) — opened Feb 7, 2003, closed Aug 22, 2003.
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02088) — opened Nov 22, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03E019000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Got in this century , freightliner april of 2006, been experiencing headaches,burning eyes, tired all the time. Can smell fumes coming in through air vents. Wake up with headaches, a driver used a co reader today in my cab was getting ill. It seems this problem has been going on for a while, an the…
Bought 2 r287 bridgestone tires on may 11,2006 295/75 22.5 have put about 60,000 miles on the steer tires. The right front has strips of rubber coming off of it. Southern tire mart in longview, tx insist i pay full price for one r280 which is very unsafe and will not prorate or adjust either tire…
Left front spring hanger is loose, bottom bolts turn by hand. Nlm
Left front spring hanger is loose, bottom bolts turned by hand. Nlm
Other Freightliner Century years
← 2000 Century · 2002 Century →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Century | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Century | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Century | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 Century | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 Century | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 Century | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 Century | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 Century | 6 | 8 |
| 2005 Century | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Century | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 Century | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 Century | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 Century | 15 | 6 |
| 1999 Century | 6 | 7 |
| 1998 Century | 9 | 5 |
| 1997 Century | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 Century | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 Century | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Century?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Century?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Freightliner Century a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.