2005 Freightliner Century Class Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 279,150miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 279,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 170 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “After about 30 min could smell fumes coming into truck through air condition vent. When I get of truck for a couple of days, starting to feel better. While sitting in the truck I start feeling dizzy, sinus start up after about two hours in truck, tired all the time,wake up with headaches. Suspect carbon monoxide coming in .detroit engine EGR.”
NHTSA complaint #10159544, filed 2006-06, 254,300 milesElectrical system: “The air force lost a semi truck-tractor in a vehicle fire on 6/30/2006. The vehicle, a 2005 Freightliner Century Class tractor, was leased from general services administration. A semi-trailer owned by the air force was also destroyed. The vehicle departed travis afb, ca around 1115l on 6/30/2006. After the operator smelled an electrical burning odor. As he pulled off onto the right shoulder. Opening the hood, he saw fire in the air cleaner. He retrieved the fire extinguisher to put out the flames but the fire regained intensity and spread throughout the engine compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174057, filed 2006-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 254,300 and 304,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V810000Dec 15, 2017EquipmentCovers: Freightliner Century Class 2002–2017, Columbia 2002–2017, Western Star 4900 2002–2017 +5 more
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push…
- 09V366000Sep 23, 2009Engine and engine coolingCovers: Freightliner Century Class 2004–2010, Columbia 2004–2010, FLD 2004–2010 +6 more
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- 08V113000Mar 11, 2008Fuel system, dieselCovers: Freightliner Century Class 2005–2007, Columbia 2005–2007, Western Star 4900 2005–2007 +6 more
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
- 06V190000Jun 5, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Freightliner Century Class 2005–2006, Columbia 2005–2006, Argosy 2005–2006
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Recall details for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE09040Rack and pinion failureClosed · Aug 31, 2009
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 170 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10187830Feb 19, 2021Engine cooling. Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications…
- 10184785Dec 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a…
- 10181759Oct 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about…
- 10181049Oct 7, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement…
- 10170603Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads…
- 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10163511Aug 5, 2019Body and structure. Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
- 10161128Apr 30, 2019Steering. Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
- 10160773Mar 8, 2019Equipment. fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
- 10151617Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9812- Cab Surface Repair
Other model years of the Freightliner Century Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 279,150 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Century Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Freightliner Century Class have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Freightliner Century Class is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 Freightliner Century Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Freightliner Century Class reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 279,150 miles and the middle half falls between 254,300 and 304,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.