MYRModel Year Report

2001 Freightliner Conventional

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2001 Freightliner Conventional
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:22.104Z

Only 7 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 7 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, 2001 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 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2001: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

FIRE INJURY
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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). *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20010129

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). *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20010123

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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BRAKES ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE FIRE DEPT STATED THE REAR BRAKES BECAME HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LACK OF OIL THE TRAILER AXLE *CB *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040105

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.

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FUEL LIFT PUMP LOSES PRESSURE OVER TIME CAUSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN FUEL SYSTEM TO FAIL TO FUNCTION. DRIVER OF VEHICLE RECEIVES A WARNING LIGHT ON DASH,; THE ENGINE COMPUTER SOMETIMES DE-RATES THE ENGINE AND SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030519

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Freightliner Conventional — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Freightliner Conventional?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.