2018 Freightliner Conventional
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, diesel.
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The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210621
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210621
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Freightliner Conventional — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2018 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 2018 Freightliner Conventional?
The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 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.