Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER X-LINE · model year
2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006FREIGHTLINERX-LINE 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 2006 X-LINE is engine and engine cooling:engine with 1 filings, followed by steering (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 2006 X-LINE. 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recalls (1)
06V42300002/11/2006
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TIE ROD SPECIFIED FOR THE AXLE ASSEMBLY IS TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
Recent Complaints
20080915STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM X-LINE RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, THE POWER STEERING HOSE DETACHED FROM THE POWER STEERING FILTER, WHICH CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY ALL THE VEHICLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. A LOCAL MECHANIC ASSISTED HIM WITH TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V570000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) IN JUNE OF 2008. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED 75 MILES AWAY. ALSO, THE DEALER WANTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS TO PROPERLY REPAIR IT ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 11/12/08 *CN UPDATED 11/18/08. *JB
Mileage: 2,000
20070921ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS X-LINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE RECALL UNTIL THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS NOT FOUND IN THE NHTSA DATABASE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,500.
Compare 2006FREIGHTLINERX-LINE 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 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE have?▼
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE?▼
Yes, the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE has 1 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 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE 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.