Freightliner FL80 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner FL80, across 4 model years (1996–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Freightliner FL80 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FL80 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 FL80 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner FL80 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 FL80 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 FL80 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 FL80 | 1 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 1996 FL80 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner FL80 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (2), 1997 (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 FL80?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL80 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.