Freightliner FLS 112 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 4, 2002 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Freightliner FLS 112, across 6 model years (1997–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
1997: 0199701998: 0199801999: 0199902000: 0200002001: 1200112003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Freightliner FLS 112 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FLS 112 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 FLS 112: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2001 FLS 112: 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 FLS 112 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Suspension110

All Freightliner FLS 112 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 FLS 11210—Suspension
2001 FLS 11210—Fuel System, Gasoline
2000 FLS 11201——
1999 FLS 11201——
1998 FLS 11201——
1997 FLS 11201——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner FLS 112 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (1), 2001 (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 FLS 112?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner FLS 112 have?

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