2006 Freightliner Century Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Freightliner Century, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I purchased truck 11/2010 truck drove fine for the first yr. Pulling very light freight always the truck became very hard to control. Truck dances, hops, bounce etc. I have had suspension work done and the prob has not improved. I don't get irregular tire wear no physical signs that can be seen, just poor performance. I would not buy another one. The engine/ trans, no complaints, only the drivability.”
NHTSA complaint #10667201, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2006 Freightliner Century. The vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated failure when the contact was advised that the vehicle was included in two recalls (NHTSA campaign id numbers 07v473000: engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly and 09v357000: steering: rack and pinion). The dealer advised that the vehicle could not be repaired because the parts needed to make repairs were unavailable. The contact was concerned that the dealer was unable to obtain any information from the manufacturer as to when the parts would become readily available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345839, filed 2010-07, 145,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V514000Oct 13, 2011Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november…Covers: Freightliner Century 2005–2011, Columbia 2005–2011, Classic 2005–2011 +2 more
- 09V357000Sep 16, 2009Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain…Covers: Freightliner Century 2005–2010, Cascadia 2006–2010, Columbia 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10161128Apr 30, 2019Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
- 10154899Dec 17, 2018Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
Steering: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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