2005 Freightliner FS-65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FS-65 years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 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 FS-65. That ranks 5th out of 9 FS-65 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 140,000 miles. 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 FS-65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 100% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner FS-65 recalls (1)
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Steering:linkages
Problem: On certain school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering.
Risk: Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the steering shaft pinch bolts are properly installed. Improperly installed pinch bolts will be torqued to the correct specification. The recall began on october 16, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner 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.
Syntech seat backs are made too thin. 23 out of 26 of the seats on this school bus are broken. These seat backs are spot welded to a tubular frame and the thin sheet metal seat back cracks and separates from the frame. In the state of michigan the state school bus inspector will red tag this bus…
Other Freightliner FS-65 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 FS-65 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 FS-65 | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 FS-65 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000 FS-65 | 12 | 6 |
| 1999 FS-65 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 FS-65 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 FS-65 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 FS-65 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner FS-65?
Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner FS-65?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FS-65 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.