2005 Freightliner FLN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLN years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner FLN. That is the most of any FLN model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Freightliner FLN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner FLN recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Risk: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
2005 freightliner conventional, unit 1 was traveling east on the ohio turnpike when the left front tire blew out. Tire fragments tore the left front bumper cover off and removed the left head lamp apparatus. Unit 1 pulled to the inside berm. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0155-89)*jb
Other Freightliner FLN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner FLN?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner FLN?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Freightliner FLN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLN model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.