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2009 Freightliner X-LINEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Freightliner X-LINE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Freightliner X-LINE 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
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2009 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

Service brakes, air: disc

Recall 08V-666 · Dec 16, 2008 · 1 vehicles

Risk. THE CATCHING OF THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE ON THE REDUCING RING MAY LOCK UP THE CORRESPONDING FRONT AIR DISC BRAKE WHICH MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER…

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

2009 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER X LINE MOTORHOME(NA). THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE DEALER WHEN HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V056000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BATTERY, CABLES. HE WAS ADVISED THAT HIS APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER OF 2009; HOWEVER, IN SEPTEMBER HE WAS ADVISED THAT…
Complaint 10285645 · Sep 29, 2009 · 5,000 miles

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