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2017 Freightliner CoronadoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Freightliner Coronado, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-810 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage200kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Freightliner Coronado has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10
Wheels10

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

5 recalls

2017 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.

31%repaired · 2024 Q1

Tires

Recall 21V-896 · Nov 17, 2021 · 307 vehicles · 96 repaired

Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

65%repaired · 2020 Q1

Engine: diesel

Recall 18V-581 · Aug 30, 2018 · 4,500 vehicles · 2,916 repaired

Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.

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 →

Show 1 more recall
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 →

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

2017 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 2017 Freightliner Coronado, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Daimler Trucks North America RecallsAQ18002 · closed Jul 11, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What Coronado owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE AND THE FLOORBOARD COULD FALL DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOST OF THE CONNECTIONS WERE LOOSE AND FELT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SLIDE OFF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO…
Complaint 11174697 · Feb 6, 2019 · 200,000 miles

Own a 2017 Coronado?

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