2005 Freightliner XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner XC. That ranks 3rd out of 11 XC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 100% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner XC recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Problem: On certain motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000, the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. This can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Risk: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected filters with a larger filter. The recall began on july 2, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
Window is coming loose and separating from body. Known manufacturer defect. Asked for repair in 2009 and was told that the vehicle didn't have the issue yet (as many others with same year/make/model did), so manufacturer wouldn't correct the defect at the time. First noticed on 9/1/17. Hit common…
Other Freightliner XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 XC | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 XC | 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 2005 Freightliner XC?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner XC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.