2000 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-70 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner FL-70. That ranks 3rd out of 7 FL-70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Freightliner FL-70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Freightliner FL-70 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Freightliner FL-70.
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.
Air leakages from leveling valve. When loading with 4,000 or more lbs it causes trailer to lean too far to the left as if it won't to turn over. Dealer notified, and asked driver to bring it in for inspection.*ak consumer states he would notic air escaping from the leveling valve on the left rear…
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 00V232002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS SF227A AND FL264E IN JAN 2001 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. HAS CONTACTED CLOSEST DEALER, GALERGER FREIGHTLINER IN NEWBURG,NY TELE [redacted] ABOUT 3 TIMES, AND WAS TOLD DEALER'S SERIVICE WILL CALL BACK TO SET APPOINTMENT. BUT…
Left side front spring hanger is loose on the framce causing the axle to shift. *slc
Axle #1 left side front spring hanger is loose, bolts spin easily by hand.
Other Freightliner FL-70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 FL-70 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 FL-70 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 FL-70 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 FL-70 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 FL-70 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 FL-70 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner FL-70?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner FL-70?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Freightliner FL-70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-70 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.