MYRModel Year Report

2000 Freightliner Century

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2000 Freightliner Century
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:16:39.539Z

Only 15 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 15 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, 2000 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2000 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
2000: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19950
19960
19974
19989
19996
200015
20014
20020
20034
20042
20052
20066
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

5 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

INJURY
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DON'T SMOKE, COUGHING, WAKING UP WITH HEADACHES, PASTOUT WHILE IN TRUCK ,VOMITING, TIRED ALL THE TIME, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE. I AM IN MY 30'S, THIS ISN'T RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070120

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

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TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THEY URGED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO TIRE COMPANY. TOOK IT THERE, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. ALSO, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TIRES DID NOT FIT THE HUBS. THIS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000410

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000807 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE

Remedy: FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPRINGS. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKED SPRINGS AND REPLACE IF CRAC

Campaign 00V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000829 — service brakes, air

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Campaign 00V232002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001001 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.

Campaign 00V131004 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011017 — service brakes, air

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMED

Campaign 01V189001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011108 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER

Campaign 01V140007 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021122 — PE (closed 20030501)

INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

I 20030207 — PE (closed 20030822)

FRONT BRAKE AIR HOSE LEAKS

R 20030920 — suspension

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE A

Campaign 03V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Freightliner Century — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V081000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V232002 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V131004 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V189001 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V140007 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V112000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Freightliner Century reliable?

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

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner Century?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner Century have?

6 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.