2002 Freightliner MT-45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT-45 years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner MT-45. That is the most of any MT-45 model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Freightliner MT-45 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
The hood of the vehicle is poorly constructed. The hood never shuts in the same place twice and this makes it impossible to adjust the headlights. The hood also keeps getting pulled by the straps meant to hold it down. *mr *nlm *nlm
Inquiring about safety recalls on a 2002 18ft freightliner custom chassis mt45 step van and reporting a problem with the hood of his vehicle. * cb *jb
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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 MT-45 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 MT-45 | 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 2002 Freightliner MT-45?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner MT-45?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.