Total Complaints
16 filings
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER · model year
2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER
16 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FREIGHTLINERFREIGHTLINER carries 16 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 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 FREIGHTLINER is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings with 3 filings, followed by tires (2) and suspension:front:control arm (2). 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 35 investigation files overlapping the 2000 FREIGHTLINER. 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.
16
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
05V20700027/04/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MY 2000-2003 FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS MVP SCHOOL BUS AND WESTERN STARS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 19, 2000, AND MARCH 30, 2005, AND EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO COOLANT HEATERS, MODEL DBW 2010, ASSEMBLED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, P/N 303046/26533A. THE STAINLESS STEEL BURNER TUBE IS MADE O
Recent Complaints
20040718CrashPARKING BRAKE
POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE IN CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES. RECENT CRASH INVESTIGATION 7/9/04. WARREN COUNTY, NJ. YOUNG PASSENGER ACCIDENTALLY FELL INTO HANDLE, RELEASING SAME, SENDING THE EMPTY SCHOOL BUS INTO DOWN-HILL MOTION, SUBSEQUENTLY STRIKING A PARKED CAR AND PEDESTRIAN HOLDING A SMALL CHILD. (NON-FATAL INJURY). CONCERN OVER A POSSIBLE INTRINSIC DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BRAKE HANDLE PLACED TO THE DRIVER'S RIGHT SIDE, NEXT TO THE AISLE, WITH NO "LOCKING" SAFETY FEATURES. F.Y.I. -SGT. STEVEN CIECWICZ #4279 NJSP
20040716SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE STEER HOSE AXLE RIGHT SIDE HAD A HOLE IN IT. *MR *NM
20040716PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE HOSE STEER AXLE HAD A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE. *MR *NM
20040712SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE HOSE STEER AXLE RIGHT SIDE HAD HOLE IN IT. *MR *NM
20040712SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE HOSE HAD A HOLE IN IT ON THE STEER AXLE LEFT SIDE. *MR *NM
Mileage: 376,940
20030624TIRES:SIDEWALL
TIRE FAILED WHILE ON RAMP, INSIDE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT. *MR PH
Mileage: 29,000
20030318FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURED DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE HOSE. *NLM
20021211SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END WOULD WONDER CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
20020724CrashSUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT WHEEL BEARING SEPARATED, CAUSING TIRE TO EXPLODE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, AND TRUCK WAS TOTALED.*AK
20020724CrashTIRES
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT WHEEL BEARING SEPARATED, CAUSING TIRE TO EXPLODE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, AND TRUCK WAS TOTALED.*AK
20001219SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE CONNECTIONS LEAKING, EMERGENGY GLAD HAND LEAKING. NLM
20001218SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
TRW BALL JOINT AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DEALER KEPT SAYING PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. [XXX] *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
20001215SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR A RECALL ON FRONT BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO COME IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS, AND WOULD SEE IF PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER ARRIVED AT DEALER'S, AND PARTS STILL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
20001128SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
AXLE #1, LEFT SPRING HANGER WAS LOOSE RESULTING IN AXLE SHIFTING FROM MORMAL POSITION. NLM
20000825TIRES
TIRE BEGAIN RAPID IRREGULAR WEAR W/PROPER AIR PRES, AND AFTER REPLACING NO WEAR OCCURRED IN THAT POSITION. LEFT UNCHECKED STEERING TIRE WOULD HAVE FAILED BY BLOWING OUT, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. SEMI TRUCKS MUST HAVE RELIABLE TIRES FOR SAFE OPERATION TO PROTECT THE MOTORING PUBLIC. THE TIRE MAKER, DISTRIBUTORS, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE SHOWN NO CONCERN OR INTEREST IN THIS MATTER. I STILL HAVE THE FAILED TIRE FOR INSPECTION.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 285/70-R24 )
19991220ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DUE TO LOCATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OVER THE FUEL TANK OPENING IF A SPARK COMES FROM THE CONNECTION IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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NHTSA Investigations
PE24032Preliminary EvaluationClosed
EVDM connector plate separation
PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
PE18004Preliminary EvaluationClosed
PNDB Electrical Power Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER have?▼
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER has 16 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER?▼
Yes, the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM.
Is the 2000 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER 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.