Total Complaints
6 filings
FREIGHTLINER XC-R · model year
2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014FREIGHTLINERXC-R carries 6 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 2014 XC-R is steering with 2 filings, followed by suspension (2) and engine (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.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2014 XC-R. 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.
6
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 |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20170307ENGINE
FOR THREE YEARS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING NO GAUGES NO THROTTLE CONTROL ALL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 - 65 MPH. BY THE TIME I DEAD STICK IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS AND ALL APPEARS OK. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY IF I AM ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AND IN A TURN WHEN THIS MIGHT HAPPEN. IT MAY GO WEEKS BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN OR A DAY BUT IT USUALLY IS 1 TO XX HOURS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY OR FREEWAYS. I HAVE HAD FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER AT THE FACTORY LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND ALSO CUMINS PLACES. LATELY I HAVE HAD SEVERAL RV REPAIR PLACES TOO BUT PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN SITTING IN THE SHOP IDLING OR A SHORT DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK. ALSO CUMMINS HAS LOOKED FOR ERRORS CODES IN THE COMPUTER AS FREIGHTLINER HAS ALSO AND NOTHING SHOWS UP OR THE COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF.
Mileage: 2,220
20170307STEERING
FOR THREE YEARS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING NO GAUGES NO THROTTLE CONTROL ALL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 - 65 MPH. BY THE TIME I DEAD STICK IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS AND ALL APPEARS OK. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY IF I AM ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AND IN A TURN WHEN THIS MIGHT HAPPEN. IT MAY GO WEEKS BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN OR A DAY BUT IT USUALLY IS 1 TO XX HOURS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY OR FREEWAYS. I HAVE HAD FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER AT THE FACTORY LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND ALSO CUMINS PLACES. LATELY I HAVE HAD SEVERAL RV REPAIR PLACES TOO BUT PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN SITTING IN THE SHOP IDLING OR A SHORT DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK. ALSO CUMMINS HAS LOOKED FOR ERRORS CODES IN THE COMPUTER AS FREIGHTLINER HAS ALSO AND NOTHING SHOWS UP OR THE COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF.
Mileage: 2,220
20170307SUSPENSION
FOR THREE YEARS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING NO GAUGES NO THROTTLE CONTROL ALL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 - 65 MPH. BY THE TIME I DEAD STICK IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS AND ALL APPEARS OK. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY IF I AM ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AND IN A TURN WHEN THIS MIGHT HAPPEN. IT MAY GO WEEKS BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN OR A DAY BUT IT USUALLY IS 1 TO XX HOURS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY OR FREEWAYS. I HAVE HAD FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER AT THE FACTORY LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND ALSO CUMINS PLACES. LATELY I HAVE HAD SEVERAL RV REPAIR PLACES TOO BUT PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN SITTING IN THE SHOP IDLING OR A SHORT DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK. ALSO CUMMINS HAS LOOKED FOR ERRORS CODES IN THE COMPUTER AS FREIGHTLINER HAS ALSO AND NOTHING SHOWS UP OR THE COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF.
Mileage: 2,220
20170307STEERING
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 10/28/2013 THE ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN OFF. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED AS DOG TRACKING THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE BACK AND THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT. NOW AFTER HAVING IT ALIGNED 3-4 TIMES I HAVE BADLY WORN OUT TIRES THAT ARE A DANGER AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE LAST ALIGNMENT WAS AT THE FREIGHTLINER FACTORY SERVICE CENTER IN GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA AND CURRENTLY THE ALIGNMENT SHOP IS CLAIMING THEY DID THE CASTER BACKWARDS AND TOE IN WAS WAY OFF. ALSO THE BELL CRANK WAS READY TO FALL OFF. TIRES ARE 200,000 MILE TIRES AND ARE WORN OUT AFTER 40,000 MILES.
Mileage: 2,220
20170307SUSPENSION
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 10/28/2013 THE ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN OFF. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED AS DOG TRACKING THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE BACK AND THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT. NOW AFTER HAVING IT ALIGNED 3-4 TIMES I HAVE BADLY WORN OUT TIRES THAT ARE A DANGER AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE LAST ALIGNMENT WAS AT THE FREIGHTLINER FACTORY SERVICE CENTER IN GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA AND CURRENTLY THE ALIGNMENT SHOP IS CLAIMING THEY DID THE CASTER BACKWARDS AND TOE IN WAS WAY OFF. ALSO THE BELL CRANK WAS READY TO FALL OFF. TIRES ARE 200,000 MILE TIRES AND ARE WORN OUT AFTER 40,000 MILES.
Mileage: 2,220
20170307WHEELS
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 10/28/2013 THE ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN OFF. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED AS DOG TRACKING THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE BACK AND THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT. NOW AFTER HAVING IT ALIGNED 3-4 TIMES I HAVE BADLY WORN OUT TIRES THAT ARE A DANGER AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE LAST ALIGNMENT WAS AT THE FREIGHTLINER FACTORY SERVICE CENTER IN GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA AND CURRENTLY THE ALIGNMENT SHOP IS CLAIMING THEY DID THE CASTER BACKWARDS AND TOE IN WAS WAY OFF. ALSO THE BELL CRANK WAS READY TO FALL OFF. TIRES ARE 200,000 MILE TIRES AND ARE WORN OUT AFTER 40,000 MILES.
Mileage: 2,220
Compare 2014FREIGHTLINERXC-R 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 2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R have?▼
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R is STEERING with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and ENGINE.
Is the 2014 FREIGHTLINER XC-R 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.