2016 Freightliner X-Line Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X-Line years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Freightliner X-Line. That is the most of any X-Line model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 14,320 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Freightliner X-Line 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 | 4 | 80% | 14,320 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 1,640 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Freightliner X-Line recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Freightliner X-Line.
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 body of our class A diesel motorhome is breaking loose from the chassis. The welds on two of the back brackets that hold the body to the frame have broken loose from the frame. As I round corners, especially in round-a-bouts, there is loud banging and grinding sounds from the back of the…
The contact owns a 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany constructed on a 2017 Freightliner XC-R chassis. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the door to the motorhome detached from the body. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and re-attached the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
We are recently aware of the july 3, 2019 nhtsa safety recall (campaign number: 19v512000) involving door latches on 2018-19 forza models. The problem of exterior storage compartment doors opening while driving also effects our 2016 itasca solei. The solei and forza at the time were essentially…
We were driving our 40 ft motorhome down highway 491 in new mexico at approximately 60 mph heading south toward shiprock, nm, when the electrically controlled day/night shade on the windshield came crashing down onto the dash, ripping electrical wiring totally out. Unit probably weighed 10 - 12…
Compartment doors come open while driving on highway.
Other Freightliner X-Line years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 X-Line | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 X-Line | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 X-Line | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Freightliner X-Line?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Freightliner X-Line?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Freightliner X-Line a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X-Line model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.