MYRModel Year Report

1995 Freightliner Century

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1995 Freightliner Century
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:16:32.291Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Freightliner Century Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19950
19960
19974
19989
19996
200015
20014
20020
20034
20042
20052
20066
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960923 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, TH

Remedy: DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORS WILL REWIRE THE VEHICLES USING A REVISED ECM WHICH WILL ELIMINATE UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING.

Campaign 96V181001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970730 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS ALLOWS WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE CORRODES CAUSING IT TO SEIZE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT WITH A NEW DESIGN THAT IS INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED ORIENTATION SO NO WATER CAN ENTER THE SPLINES.

Campaign 97V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Freightliner Century — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 96V181001 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V112000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Freightliner Century reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1995 Freightliner Century have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.