2000 Freightliner MT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner MT. That ranks 2nd out of 7 MT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 29%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Freightliner MT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Freightliner MT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Problem: The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
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.
While driving motorhome at night headlights blinked out. Dealer replaced switch, and again lights began to blink on and off. *ak the consumer states the vehicle had steering , brakes and cruise control problems. Currently, the wiring haeness failure caused the head light to go out. *yh
The retainer cap on the left end of the rear anti-sway bar broke. *slc
While driving throttle got stuck in the open position while using cruise control . Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Vehicle is on a chevrolet p30 chassis: when placing vehicle in reverse the automatic transmission park mechanism engaged, preventing any vehicle movement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer repaired cam mechanism twice, but problem still occurred. Owner resorted to a dash mounted "bypass"…
Received recall notice 99v01200 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts were not available. Contacted manufacturer & received recorded message. Dealer was helpful, but was not able to do repairs because parts for spare tire carrier were not available. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner MT?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Freightliner MT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Freightliner MT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.