Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER 1085D · model year
2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2017FREIGHTLINER1085D carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2017 1085D is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2017 1085D. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180521CrashSERVICE BRAKES
VEHICLE'S CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM HAS SENSOR NEAR FRONT LICSENCE PLATE.DURING RAIN SNOW DAWN DUSK CONDITIONS SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS.FLEET MECHANIC AT USF HOLLAND RECOMMENDS TO GET OUT AND CLEAN WHEN MALFUNCTIONS.PROBLEM BEING IT MALFUNCTIONS IN DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.MARCH 16 2018 APPROXIMATELY 5AM ON 94 WEST 65 MPH BLACK ICE CONDITIONS TRUCK UNCONTROLLABLY BRAKED AND STEERED TRUCK OFF ROAD CAUSING ACCIDENT POLICE REPORT ENCLOSED
Mileage: 100,000
20180521CrashSTEERING
VEHICLE'S CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM HAS SENSOR NEAR FRONT LICSENCE PLATE.DURING RAIN SNOW DAWN DUSK CONDITIONS SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS.FLEET MECHANIC AT USF HOLLAND RECOMMENDS TO GET OUT AND CLEAN WHEN MALFUNCTIONS.PROBLEM BEING IT MALFUNCTIONS IN DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.MARCH 16 2018 APPROXIMATELY 5AM ON 94 WEST 65 MPH BLACK ICE CONDITIONS TRUCK UNCONTROLLABLY BRAKED AND STEERED TRUCK OFF ROAD CAUSING ACCIDENT POLICE REPORT ENCLOSED
Mileage: 100,000
Compare 2017FREIGHTLINER1085D to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE24032Preliminary EvaluationClosed
EVDM connector plate separation
PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE21002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Trolley bus circuit breaker fires
PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D have?▼
The 2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D?▼
The most-complained component for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2017 FREIGHTLINER 1085D safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.