repaired · 2022 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Freightliner Century ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Century Class, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-810 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Freightliner Century Class has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Freightliner Century Class recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Century Class year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Century Class median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Freightliner Century Class, and the recalls they led to.
- Daimler Trucks North America RecallsNo recall
- STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKSLed to recall 07V-289
- INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHINGLed to recall 07V-530
- RACK AND PINION FAILURELed to recall 09V-357
In owners' words
What Century Class owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NORMAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE TRAVELING ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY W/ TRAFFIC LIGHTS, GOING APPROX 25-30 MPH, THEN THE TRUCK WOULD NOT UP OR DOWN SHIFT, AND BEGAN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION, 30 MPH OR SO, GOT THE TRUCK OFF TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND SHUT IT DOWN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
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