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2006 Freightliner XC-RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Freightliner XC-R, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kFuel system, diesel, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Freightliner XC-R 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
Fuel system, diesel11

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

1 recall

2006 Freightliner XC-R 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: diesel

Recall 07V-312 · Jul 20, 2007 · 642 vehicles

Risk. IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE…

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 XC-R 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 XC-R median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'13'14'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XC-R owners report

Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL LINE CRACKED AND DIESEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,650 AND FAILURE MILEAGE…
Complaint 10219051 · Feb 25, 2008 · 12,485 miles

Own a 2006 XC-R?

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