Freightliner FLD112 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 19, 2007 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Freightliner FLD112, across 8 model years (1997–2008). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199712000: 1200012003: 0200302004: 0200402005: 0200502006: 0200602007: 0200702008: 020080

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Freightliner FLD112 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FLD112 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 FLD112: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1997 FLD112: 1 complaint, 0 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 FLD112 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering110
Suspension110

All Freightliner FLD112 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 FLD11201——
2007 FLD11201——
2006 FLD11201——
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2004 FLD11201——
2003 FLD11201——
2000 FLD11210—Suspension
1997 FLD11210—Steering

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner FLD112 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1), 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 FLD112?

Steering, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner FLD112 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.