Total Complaints
6 filings
FREIGHTLINER C120 · model year
2000 FREIGHTLINER C120
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FREIGHTLINERC120 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 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 2000 C120 is power train:driveline:driveshaft with 1 filings, followed by suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly (1) and exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch (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 2000 C120. 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.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050504SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
A SEMI TRUCK, OWNER WHO RECEIVED A RECALL ON 6/24/04. CALLED FREIGHT LINER, DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS OHIO ON 4/4/05, AND FREIGHT LINER REPRESENTATIVE SAID BRING VEHICLE. UPON ARRIVAL, PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONTACT SAID HE HAD CONTACTED SEVERAL FREIGHT LINER DEALERS, ALL OF THEM STATED THEY HAD NO PARTS.*AK
20011018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1998 IS THE CORRECT YEAR FOR THIS VEHICLE. BRAKES ARE WORN OUT AND CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
20010503POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
WHILE DRIVING DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, ENGINE STALLS AND IS NOISY, ALSO REAR SPRING BROKE.*JB
20010503SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, ENGINE STALLS AND IS NOISY, ALSO REAR SPRING BROKE.*JB
20010503EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
WHILE DRIVING DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, ENGINE STALLS AND IS NOISY, ALSO REAR SPRING BROKE.*JB
20010503ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED HIGH BEAM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, ENGINE STALLS AND IS NOISY, ALSO REAR SPRING BROKE.*JB
Compare 2000FREIGHTLINERC120 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 2000 FREIGHTLINER C120 have?▼
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER C120 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FREIGHTLINER C120?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER C120 is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY and EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH.
Is the 2000 FREIGHTLINER C120 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.