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2006 Freightliner X-LINEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Freightliner X-LINE, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Freightliner X-LINE 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10

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

1 recall

2006 Freightliner X-LINE 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

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 06V-423 · Nov 2, 2006 · 2,000 vehicles

Risk. THE TIE ROD ENDS MAY SEPARATE UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL.

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

2006 vs. every other X-LINE 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 X-LINE median. How we score

'05'06'09'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What X-LINE owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS X-LINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE RECALL UNTIL THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THERE HAD…
Complaint 10203666 · Sep 21, 2007

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