Freightliner FLD120 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner FLD120, across 13 model years (1995–2008). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Freightliner FLD120 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FLD120 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 FLD120: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 FLD120: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 FLD120: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 FLD120: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 FLD120: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2006 FLD120: 1 complaint, 2 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 FLD120 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner FLD120 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLD120 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 FLD120 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 FLD120 | 1 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 FLD120 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 FLD120 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 FLD120 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 FLD120 | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 FLD120 | 8 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1999 FLD120 | 5 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1998 FLD120 | 3 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1997 FLD120 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 FLD120 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 FLD120 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner FLD120 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (8), 2001 (5), 1999 (5). 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 FLD120?
Suspension, with 10 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FLD120 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.