2007 Freightliner Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 5, 2011 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Freightliner Conventional. That ranks 8th out of 11 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Freightliner Conventional problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Tires1
Trailer Hitches1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%———
Tires125%———
Trailer Hitches125%———
Unknown or Other125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812010: 1201012011: 120111

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Freightliner Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Freightliner Conventional.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2007 freightliner conventional, unit 1 and 2 were traveling westbound. A rear tire on unit 1 blew and the debris from it struck the front of the unit 2. Unit 1 continued on and did not stop. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0786-90)*jb updated 01/14/11 *bf

Unknown or Other · received Jan 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10375744

2007 freightliner conventional, westbound when the right rear trailer tire blew out causing a piece of the tire to come off. Unit 2 behind unit 1 immediately struck the tire, throwing it into the path of unit 3 who was in the right lane. Unit 3 then struck the tire. *bf (ohio traffic crash report #…

Tires · received Sep 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10357552

2006 freightliner conventional. Consumer states that the battery box caught on fire. *nj ohio traffic crash report # 10-0216-89. Updated 04/15/10 *bf remailed 05/26/10 *bf

Electrical System · received Jun 17, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10231774

2007 frtlnr conventional. Vehicle was traveling westbound and was pulling into the right berm when the trailer came loose striking the back of the tractor. The trailer went off to the right side hitting the guard rail and overturning into a creek. *mc ohio traffic crash report. *tr

Trailer Hitches · received May 22, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10193189

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Freightliner Conventional?

Owners most often report electrical system, tires, trailer hitches problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Freightliner Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.