2004 Freightliner XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Freightliner XC. That ranks 3rd out of 11 XC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 59,435 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Freightliner XC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 59,435 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 59,435 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 59,435 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Freightliner XC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Freightliner XC.
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.
1. Radiator tank crimp failure. Excessive corrosion due to undetermined origin caused tank crimps to rust to the point of failure. Vehicle was kept clean and dry. Crimps cannot be seen via normal walk around inspection. Failure causes total loss of coolant. 2. Transmission control module. Corrosion…
Other Freightliner XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 XC | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 XC | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XC | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XC | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 XC | 4 | 7 |
| 1998 XC | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 XC | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 XC | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Freightliner XC?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Freightliner XC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Freightliner XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.