2001 Freightliner Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 302,847 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Freightliner Conventional 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 | 2 | 29% | 302,847 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 43,971 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Freightliner Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This truck attempted to transport a boat. It arrived and was in complete poor condition and was unable to perform the service i paid for. The they refused to refund my money and left. Their equipment need to be inspected. They pose a grave danger to vessels, motorist and people around. *tr
2001 freightliner conventional, unit 1 and 2 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 while traveling in the left lane was struck by debris from a blown tire from unit 1. Unit 1 was traveling in the center lane. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0382-91)*jb
Brakes on the left rear wheel of the vehicle's trailer caught on fire.*mr the fire dept stated the rear brakes became hot and caught on fire due to lack of oil the trailer axle *cb *jb
Air leak from brake system air hose connection axle.
Fuel lift pump loses pressure over time causing integrated circuit in fuel system to fail to function. Driver of vehicle receives a warning light on dash,; the engine computer sometimes de-rates the engine and sometimes shuts off the engine. This has happened to one particular bus that shut off…
Other Freightliner Conventional years
← 2000 Conventional · 2002 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Conventional | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Conventional | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Conventional | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 Conventional | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Conventional | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Conventional | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 Conventional | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Conventional?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Freightliner Conventional a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.