MYRModel Year Report

2008 Freightliner Conventional

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2008 Freightliner Conventional
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:24.702Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 2008 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 2008 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2008: 2 complaints
View as data table
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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

2008 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE CENTER LANE AT THE 113 MILEPOST. UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110428

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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2008 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LOST ITS DRIVE SHAFT ONTO THE ROADWAY. *BF *OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0146-91) *JB UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF

NHTSA ODI report, 20100506

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Freightliner Conventional — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Freightliner Conventional?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 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.