Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS · model year
2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003FREIGHTLINERCENTURY CLASS carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 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 2003 CENTURY CLASS is service brakes, air with 1 filings, followed by tires (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. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2003 CENTURY CLASS. 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
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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, AIR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recalls (1)
17V81000015/12/2017
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers tha
Recent Complaints
20200807TIRES
BAD COMMERCIAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES 295/75R22.5 WITH CRACKS AND BULGES ON THE SIDE WALL. I PURCHASED 8 DRIVE TIRES FOR A SEMI TRUCK IN JULY 2018 FROM TA TRUCK SERVICE LOCATED AT 3483 LIBBEY RD, PERRYSBURG,OH. THE TIRES STILL HAVE 70% THREAD ON THEM TODAY, BUT TWO OF THEM GOT BAD. ONE GOT A 10 INCH CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL AND ANOTHER ONE GOT A BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL AS WELL. ALREADY CALLED BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL WARRANTY , AND THEY DIDN'T CARE.
20100603CrashSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, BRAKES FAILURE, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT DOING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION ON THE SEMI TRUCK. THREE VIOLATIONS WERE NOTICED BY THE COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR. THE THREE VIOLATIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS: THE AXLE #2 CHAMBER WAS LOOSE, SECUREMENT BRACKET ATTACHMENTS POINTS WERE SEPARATED, AXLE #2 RIGHT BRAKE CHAMBER HAD AN AUDIBLE AIR LEAK, AND THE AIR LOSS RATE RESERVOIR PRESSURE WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES WERE FULLY APPLIED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0173-91. *JB
Compare 2003FREIGHTLINERCENTURY CLASS to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
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PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE21002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS have?▼
The 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS?▼
Yes, the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES.
Is the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS 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.