2002 Freightliner Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional. That ranks 9th out of 11 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Freightliner Conventional recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain truck-tractor model vehicles equipped with conmet simplex stationary or sliding fifth-wheel, the clinch pins that retain the fifth-wheel pivot pins may not be fully installed.
Risk: The fifth wheel could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel to verify the correct installation of the clinch pin and pivot pin. Missing pins will be replaced. Owner notification began november 15, 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.
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.
2002 freightliner conventional unit lost his left front steer tire. *bf ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf
Left front tire deflated damaging 2002 freightliner conventional's fender (ohio traffic crash report). *ts *nm
Other Freightliner Conventional years
← 2001 Conventional · 2007 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Conventional | 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 |
See all Freightliner Conventional problems by year, every Freightliner model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Conventional?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner Conventional?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.