2002 Freightliner MT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 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. That ranks 4th out of 7 MT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 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.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. Front end suspension broke twice, causing loss of control. The manufacturer was contacted and problem has been resolved. *ak *tt
Auto park brake and manual emergency park brake failure. Vehicle will roll forward when either are applied.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner MT?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner MT?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.