Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO · model year
2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
2 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2017FREIGHTLINERCORONADO carries 2 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 2017 CORONADO is structure:body with 1 filings, followed by wheels (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 5 active recall campaigns, 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 2017 CORONADO. 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
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 |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (5)
16V63400031/08/2016
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. T
18V58100030/08/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pu
21V89600017/11/2021
TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these v
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
20V21400014/04/2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Ca
Recent Complaints
20190206STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE AND THE FLOORBOARD COULD FALL DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE CONNECTIONS WERE LOOSE AND FELT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SLIDE OFF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES TO TRAILER CRAFT INC. (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515, (907) 563-3238). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED SEVENTEEN TIMES, WHICH INCLUDED ALIGNMENTS AND TIRE CHANGES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SCHEDULED ALL OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR APPOINTMENTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REMEDIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Mileage: 200,000
20190206WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE AND THE FLOORBOARD COULD FALL DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE CONNECTIONS WERE LOOSE AND FELT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SLIDE OFF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TOWED SEVERAL TIMES TO TRAILER CRAFT INC. (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515, (907) 563-3238). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED SEVENTEEN TIMES, WHICH INCLUDED ALIGNMENTS AND TIRE CHANGES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SCHEDULED ALL OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR APPOINTMENTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REMEDIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Mileage: 200,000
Compare 2017FREIGHTLINERCORONADO 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 CORONADO have?▼
The 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO?▼
Yes, the 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO?▼
The most-complained component for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO is STRUCTURE:BODY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS.
Is the 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 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.