Freightliner FLN Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 20 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner FLN, across 14 model years (1995–2008). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Freightliner FLN years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FLN model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 FLN: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 FLN problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner FLN model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLN | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 FLN | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 FLN | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 FLN | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 FLN | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 FLN | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 FLN | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 FLN | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 FLN | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1999 FLN | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 1998 FLN | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 1997 FLN | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1996 FLN | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1995 FLN | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner FLN years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (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 FLN?
Tires, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FLN have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.