2001 Freightliner Conventional Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 173,409miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 173,409 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 18 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.
- Brakes2 29%
- Engine1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The rear brakes located on the trailer (no make/model of trailer provided) locked up and caught on fire, consumer suffered injury. (ohio traffic crash report).”
NHTSA complaint #558990, filed 2001-01Engine: “This truck attempted to transport a boat. It arrived and was in complete poor condition and was unable to perform the service I paid for. The they refused to refund my money and left. Their equipment need to be inspected. They pose a grave danger to vessels, motorist and people around.”
NHTSA complaint #10533950, filed 2013-08Engine cooling: “2000/2001 Freightliner school buses with the cat 3126 engine the injection pump high pressure oil feed line may burst causing engine failure or possible fire from spraying oil onto engine. We have had 16 occurances of this failure so far. One bus has had 2 failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10007849, filed 2003-02, 43,971 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,971 and 302,847 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 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
- 10141688Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2047 Plastic Surge Tank Supersession
- 10141676Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141675Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
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 2001 Freightliner Conventional have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Freightliner Conventional is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2001 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Freightliner Conventional reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 173,409 miles and the middle half falls between 43,971 and 302,847 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.