2016 Freightliner X-Line Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles, 3 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 2016 Freightliner X-Line (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Freightliner X-Line. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and visibility (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 102 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 8 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.
- Body and structure4 80%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The body of our class A diesel motorhome is breaking loose from the chassis. The welds on two of the back brackets that hold the body to the frame have broken loose from the frame. As I round corners, especially in round-a-bouts, there is loud banging and grinding sounds from the back of the motorhome as the body slides from side to side. If this continues it could compromise hydraulic hoses and wiring and at worst the slide far enough to cause major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11684544, filed 2025-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “We were driving our 40 ft motorhome down highway 491 in new mexico at approximately 60 MPH heading south toward shiprock, nm, when the electrically controlled day/night shade on the windshield came crashing down onto the dash, ripping electrical wiring totally out. Unit probably weighed 10 - 12 pounds. I struggled to maintain control of the vehicle due to the shock of the incident and to realize what had just happened. Entire shade system was now laying on dashboard. Fortunately I was not driving into the direction of the sun and no one was injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230982, filed 2019-07, 19,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,640 and 27,000 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 2016 Freightliner X-Line 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. 102 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10164437Sep 4, 2019Equipment. Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
- 10164368Sep 3, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
- 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10163548Aug 5, 2019Equipment. Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
- 10128709Dec 25, 2017Equipment. Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
- 10128713Dec 21, 2017Equipment. 17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC
- 10128712Dec 14, 2017Equipment. 17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
- 10128708Dec 11, 2017Equipment. OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
- 10128711Dec 7, 2017Equipment. 17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time
- 10128719Dec 4, 2017Equipment. 17-026 Holiday Closure 2017
Other model years of the Freightliner X-Line
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 19,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner X-Line model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Freightliner X-Line have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Freightliner X-Line as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Freightliner X-Line is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 2016 Freightliner X-Line 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 2016 Freightliner X-Line reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,640 and 27,000 miles; 100% 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.