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2002 Freightliner ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Conventional, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Freightliner Conventional has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Freightliner Conventional 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.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 02V-337 · Dec 17, 2002 · 733 vehicles

Risk. THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2002 vs. every other Conventional 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 Conventional median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'79'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'07'08'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Conventional owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL UNIT LOST HIS LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0285-89 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
Complaint 10321934 · Mar 22, 2010

Own a 2002 Conventional?

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