Total Complaints
1 filings
FREIGHTLINER XC-M · model year
2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016FREIGHTLINERXC-M carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2016 XC-M is structure:body with 1 filings. 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.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2016 XC-M. 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.
1
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 |
Recent Complaints
20170905STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CHASSIS WAS A 2016 FREIGHTLINER X LINE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING THE RV AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE CABINETS WERE STRUCTURALLY SOUND, BUT BECAME DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. ONLY TWO OF THE SCREWS REMAINED HOLDING CABINTRY FROM COMPLETELY FAILING. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE INTERIOR FAILURES. THE DEALER (LAZYDAYS RV, 3200 E IRVINGTON RD, TUCSON, AZ 85714, 1 (800) 306-4011) WAS NOTIFIED. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICING AND WAS WAITING FOR THE APPROVAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE A SOLUTION TO REPAIR THE RV. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Compare 2016FREIGHTLINERXC-M to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
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PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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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 2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M have?▼
The 2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M is STRUCTURE:BODY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2016 FREIGHTLINER XC-M 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.