2000 Freightliner MT-45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT-45 years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner MT-45. That is the most of any MT-45 model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 56,217 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Freightliner MT-45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 100% | 56,217 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Freightliner MT-45 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. The rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect when the gawr is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.
Risk: This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Risk: This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Risk: This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1-800-252-5283 or 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.
Dt: 2000 freightliner mt45. The contact stated the fuel injection pump failed. This happened on august 31, 2005. The vehicle has not been to taken to the dealership. The contact installed a lift pump and a lift pump indicator failure light. He noticed sudden and unannounced engine failure while…
Dt: 2000 freightliner mt45. The contact stated the fuel pump failed on february 25, 2003. The vehicle lost power from 75-35 mph. On a seven mile drive the vehicle varied with frequent speed variations, every 10- 15 seconds, the entire seven miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; they…
Other Freightliner MT-45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 MT-45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT-45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT-45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 MT-45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 MT-45 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 MT-45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 MT-45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 MT-45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 MT-45 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 MT-45 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 MT-45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 MT-45 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner MT-45?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner MT-45?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Freightliner MT-45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT-45 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.