MYRModel Year Report

2000 Freightliner Conventional

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2000 Freightliner Conventional
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:53.892Z

Only 12 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 12 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 Conventional Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2000: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19870
19880
19891
19901
19912
19922
19936
19941
19957
19965
19975
19985
199911
200012
20017
20022
20074
20082
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

5 of 12 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080618

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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2000 CONVENTIONAL WESTERN STAR, TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0292-89. UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

NHTSA ODI report, 20100322

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

STEERING

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering.

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WHILE DRIVING THE MAIN SHAFT ON THE STEERING COLUMN CAME APART, CAUSING COMPELETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000131

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL TANK LEAKS WHERE SENDING UNIT ATTACHES TO TANK. *AK ALSO THE TOP OF TANK WHERE FILLER TUBE MEETS FUEL TANK LEAKS. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20010306

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Freightliner Conventional — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Freightliner Conventional 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 Conventional?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner Conventional have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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