2000 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD120 years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner FLD120. That is the most of any FLD120 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 63%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner 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 FLD120 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 | 5 | 63% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 25% | 179,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Freightliner FLD120 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Freightliner FLD120.
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.
My husband was involved in an accident with a 2000 freightliner conventional fld120 semi tractor. I need to know if this vehicle was ever subject to a recall. The nhtsa action number is pe02088 and the nhtsa campaign id number is 03v112000. My question is very specific. Was this vin number subject…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 DOT [redacted]. THE VEHICLE HAS A SET OF STECREET MARK 295/75R/22-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CASING IS COMING APART ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRES. THE SPARE TIRE'S SPEAR BELTS HAVE FAILED AND ARE CAUSING THE TIRES TO BECOME UNBALANCED. THE TIRES NEED TO…
S-cam on steer axle broke off which causes loss of braking on that axle. Had to a wrecker haul my semi-tractor and trailer to a repair garage. I had to have the s-cam unit replaced and the brakes readjusted. *jb
Left front spring hanger mounting bolts became loose causing axle to shift. Nlm
Axle #1, left front spring hanger loose on the frame causing axle to shift back and forth. Nlm
Other Freightliner FLD120 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 FLD120 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 FLD120 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 FLD120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 FLD120 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner FLD120?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, parking brake problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner FLD120?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Freightliner FLD120 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD120 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.