2005 Freightliner Century Class Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Freightliner Century Class, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2006-11Related recalls
- 06V190000Jun 5, 2006On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.Covers: Freightliner Century Class 2005–2006, Columbia 2005–2006, Argosy 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10181759Oct 27, 2020Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017…
- 10195478Jun 28, 2018SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
- 10141755Feb 26, 2018sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
- 10141751Feb 26, 2018sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB
- 10133540Jan 1, 2017ICU2M to ICU4M Conversion
- 10129660May 4, 201515-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
- 10141930Mar 1, 2015sb54290 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 10129619Mar 1, 2015sb54290 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10124133Oct 5, 20141005-14 Oil Coolant Module
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Freightliner Century Class
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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.
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