Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER MT-45 · model year
2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
2 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FREIGHTLINERMT-45 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 2000 MT-45 is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (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 2000 MT-45. 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
Recalls (5)
01V14000717/09/2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
00V22900117/08/2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
01V11700013/04/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WAS WIRED TO A 25 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 50 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT. IF THE BACK-UP HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP WERE TO ENGAGE DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM OR THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE
01V11600013/04/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
05V13800005/04/2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN VAN CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE REAR TIRE RATING WAS INCORRECTLY ENTERED IN THE GAWR/GVWR CALCULATION PROGRAM ON CERTAIN SING
Recent Complaints
20051006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A LIFT PUMP AND A LIFT PUMP INDICATOR FAILURE LIGHT. HE NOTICED SUDDEN AND UNANNOUNCED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN STREET TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER WITH A DEAD ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED FREIGHTLINER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. ALSO CONTACTED CUMMINS, AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE . *AK
Mileage: 59,000
20051006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FROM 75-35 MPH. ON A SEVEN MILE DRIVE THE VEHICLE VARIED WITH FREQUENT SPEED VARIATIONS, EVERY 10- 15 SECONDS, THE ENTIRE SEVEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY CHECKED THE ENGINE FOR STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND 299 COUNTS OF FAULT CODE 364. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT WARRANTY THE PROBLEM *AK
Mileage: 53,434
Compare 2000FREIGHTLINERMT-45 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 MT-45 have?▼
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45?▼
Yes, the 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.
Is the 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 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.