2014 Freightliner CoronadoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Freightliner Coronado. It is covered by 8 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 2014 Freightliner Coronado has problems

0 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

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

8 recalls

2014 Freightliner Coronado 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.

50%repaired · 2022 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 20V-214 · Apr 14, 2020 · 63,175 vehicles · 31,569 repaired

Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2020 Q4

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 18V-503 · Jul 31, 2018 · 1,256 vehicles · 879 repaired

Risk. A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

1%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 17V-810 · Dec 15, 2017 · 24,860 vehicles · 228 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2018 Q1

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 16V-634 · Aug 31, 2016 · 156 vehicles · 137 repaired

Risk. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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27%repaired · 2017 Q1

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 15V-616 · Oct 1, 2015 · 5,801 vehicles · 1,554 repaired

Risk. If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2015 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 14V-150 · Mar 28, 2014 · 938 vehicles · 478 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2015 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 13V-604 · Nov 29, 2013 · 26,310 vehicles · 19,423 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2015 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 13V-127 · Apr 9, 2013 · 50 vehicles · 40 repaired

Risk. Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, 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

2014 vs. every other Coronado 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 Coronado median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Freightliner Coronado, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Daimler Trucks North America RecallsAQ18002 · closed Jul 11, 2024
    No recall

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