2003 Freightliner Discovery Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Freightliner Discovery. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 35,190 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Freightliner Discovery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 35,190 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Freightliner Discovery recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery.
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.
Fire was induced by faulty engine block heating element. No damage and was extinguished quickly. Not sure of make or manufacturer for the heating element, but have found a recall on similar engines on this site. Attached recall, seems it only pertains to buss and trucks. Cannot find any recalls on…
Other Freightliner Discovery years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Discovery?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Freightliner Discovery?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Freightliner Discovery a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.