Freightliner Coronado Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 55 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Coronado, across 24 model years (2000–2023). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Freightliner Coronado years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Coronado model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Coronado: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2015 Coronado: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2012 Coronado: 1 complaint, 13 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Freightliner Coronado problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Coronado model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Coronado | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Coronado | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Coronado | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2020 Coronado | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2019 Coronado | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2018 Coronado | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 Coronado | 1 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Coronado | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2015 Coronado | 1 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Coronado | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2013 Coronado | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2012 Coronado | 1 | 13 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Coronado | 0 | 18 | — | — | |
| 2010 Coronado | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2009 Coronado | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2008 Coronado | 0 | 18 | — | — | |
| 2007 Coronado | 0 | 15 | — | — | |
| 2006 Coronado | 1 | 12 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Coronado | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2004 Coronado | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2003 Coronado | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2002 Coronado | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 Coronado | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Coronado | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Coronado years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (1), 2015 (1), 2012 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner Coronado?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Coronado have?
55 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.