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Freightliner CenturyModel year report

2000 Freightliner Century Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Freightliner Century (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Century. The part named most often is suspension, with 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and body and structure (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hub filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Don't smoke, coughing, waking up with headaches, pastout while in truck ,vomiting, tired all the time, what's going on here. I am in my 30's, this isn't right. I also have a family to take care of, will this cause me problems in the future (health wise).”

NHTSA complaint #10179259, filed 2007-01

Body and structure: “When it rains water comes in on the passenger's side. The water comes in through the drip pan, per a glass company. Dealer stated it was not covered under a warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10106956, filed 2005-01, 50,000 miles

Seats: “The driver side seat was altered by the manufacturer who disabled the full recline. As a result there was a greater chance of whiplash, spinal injury or driver ejection from the vehicle. The consumer has concerns about executive orders dealing with ergonomic workplace safety. Please provide additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10096825, filed 2004-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 50,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20008200120042005200720082009
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Freightliner Century → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Freightliner Century

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006638,0008———Not enough data
20001550,0006———Stable
19996—7———Not enough data
1998954,9505———Not enough data

All Freightliner Century model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Freightliner Century have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Century as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Freightliner Century is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2000 Freightliner Century been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 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 2000 Freightliner Century reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 50,000 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.