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FREIGHTLINER XC-R

8 NHTSA complaints and 1 safety recall across model years 2006–2016.

Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Model years
3

The FREIGHTLINERXC-R appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 8 consumer safety complaints and 1 recall campaign across 3 model years (2006–2016). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 38 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20161
20146
20061

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NHTSA Investigations

PE24032Preliminary EvaluationClosed2024-11-05

EVDM connector plate separation

PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-02-25

Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires

PE21002Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-01-15

Trolley bus circuit breaker fires

PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed2020-09-21

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure

PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2020-05-01

Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist

PE18004Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-04-23

PNDB Electrical Power Distribution

RQ17008Recall QueryClosed2017-09-18

RQ17 - 008 Closing

EA17001Engineering AnalysisClosed2017-04-03

Windshield Wiper Motor Failure

PE16005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2016-04-13

Wiper Motor Failure

PE14020Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-07-07

CNG Fuel System Integrity

View all 38 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the FREIGHTLINER XC-R?▼
The FREIGHTLINER XC-R has received 8 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2006 to 2016, with 1 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of FREIGHTLINER XC-R are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the FREIGHTLINER XC-R from 2006 to 2016 (3 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the FREIGHTLINER XC-R have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many FREIGHTLINER XC-R model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common FREIGHTLINER XC-R complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the FREIGHTLINER XC-R are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my FREIGHTLINER XC-R has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. 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.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. FREIGHTLINER XC-R totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.