Freightliner XC-M Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 5, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner XC-M, across 1 model years (2016–2016). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Freightliner XC-M years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XC-M model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 XC-M: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Freightliner XC-M problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All Freightliner XC-M model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2016 XC-M10—Structure

More from Freightliner: all Freightliner models · VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner XC-M years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner XC-M?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner XC-M have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.