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2002 Freightliner FreightlinerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints141 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner has problems

14 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
Visibility40
Electrical system31
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Tires30
Structure20
Service brakes, air10
Engine and engine cooling10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Seats10

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

1 recall

2002 Freightliner Freightliner 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

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-207 · Apr 27, 2005 · 248 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

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 Freightliner 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 Freightliner median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Freightliner Freightliner, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ABS TONE RING CORRODES CAUSING UNINTENDEPE02061 · closed Dec 11, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What Freightliner owners report

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

CONSUMER NEEDS INFORMATION ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX A PROBLEM IN REGARDS OF THE VAN'S SEAT. *LA IN RE: VIN#[XXX], THE BACK DOOR DID NOT CLOSE AND THE KEY REMOTE LOCK WAS INOPERATIVE, THE MIRRORS VIBRATED. IN RE: VIN#[XXX], THE VEHICLE WAS DEAD EVERY MORNING. IN RE: VIN#[XXX], THE DOOR LOCKS…
Complaint 10053586 · Dec 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 38 FOOT ALFA CYA CLASS A MOTOR HOME, MY DRIVERS SIDE POWER OPERATED VISOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE BLACK COLORED (BLACKOUT MATERIAL) BLIND TO FREE SPIN FROM THE ASSEMBLY AND FALL VERTICALLY DOWN TO A FULLY EXTENDED OPEN POSITION BLOCKING MY DRIVERS VIEW OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE…
Complaint 10025390 · Jul 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 38 FOOT ALFA CYA CLASS A MOTOR HOME, MY DRIVERS SIDE POWER OPERATED VISOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE BLACK COLORED (BLACKOUT MATERIAL) BLIND TO FREE SPIN FROM THE ASSEMBLY AND FALL VERTICALLY DOWN TO A FULLY EXTENDED OPEN POSITION BLOCKING MY DRIVERS VIEW OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE…
Complaint 10025352 · Jul 3, 2003

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