MYRModel Year Report

2005 Freightliner FS-65

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2005 Freightliner FS-65
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:18.198Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Freightliner FS-65 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006
2005: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19960
19970
19981
19992
200012
200112
20025
20051
20060

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

SYNTECH SEAT BACKS ARE MADE TOO THIN. 23 OUT OF 26 OF THE SEATS ON THIS SCHOOL BUS ARE BROKEN. THESE SEAT BACKS ARE SPOT WELDED TO A TUBULAR FRAME AND THE THIN SHEET METAL SEAT BACK CRACKS AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150929

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071016 — steering

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PINCH BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER

Campaign 07V394000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Freightliner FS-65 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V394000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 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 2005 Freightliner FS-65?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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