Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 24, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 2 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis, across 1 model years (2003–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FS-65 School BUS Chassis model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 FS-65 School BUS Chassis: 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 FS-65 School BUS Chassis problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 FS-65 School BUS Chassis12—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (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 FS-65 School BUS Chassis?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis have?

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