2000 Freightliner Conventional Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Freightliner Conventional (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Conventional. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Tires5 42%
- Electrical system2 17%
- Engine cooling2 17%
- Other or unknown2 17%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Wheels1 8.3%
Example complaints
Tires: “2000 Freightliner Conventional right front tire failed causing driver to lose control. The consumer drove off the right side of the road striking a mile post and then driving into the ditch and overturned onto the left side. The driver received a small bump on his head. Ohio traffic crash report # 19-0393-90 updated 04/15/10”
NHTSA complaint #10231792, filed 2008-06Electrical system: “2000 Freightliner Conventional, driver stated he was driving when notice smoke was coming into the engine compartment. He pulled to the right berm and once he did, flames erupted. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0356-90)”
NHTSA complaint #10409909, filed 2011-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Freightliner Conventional in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 32 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…
- 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10161128Apr 30, 2019Steering. Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
- 10151614Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
- 10151533Aug 14, 2018Suspension. Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
- 10141699Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141697Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
- 10141696Feb 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10141692Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
Other model years of the Freightliner Conventional
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 173,409 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Conventional model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Freightliner Conventional have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Conventional as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Freightliner Conventional is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2000 Freightliner Conventional been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.