Freightliner FL60 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner FL60, across 6 model years (1995–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is seat belts.
Freightliner FL60 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FL60 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 FL60: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 FL60: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 1996 FL60: 2 complaints, 3 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 FL60 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner FL60 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 FL60 | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1999 FL60 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 FL60 | 2 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 1997 FL60 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 FL60 | 2 | 3 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 1995 FL60 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner FL60 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (5), 1998 (2), 1996 (2). 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 FL60?
Seat Belts, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL60 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.