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2000 Freightliner XCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Freightliner XC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Freightliner XC 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
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

6 recalls

2000 Freightliner XC 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

Tires: valve

Recall 00V-427 · Dec 29, 2000 · 3,446 vehicles

Risk. A LOSS OF AIR ON THE INNER TIRE COULD OVERLOAD THE OUTER TIRE IF UNDETECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 00V-230 · Sep 5, 2000 · 5,032 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Wheels: hub

Recall 00V-248 · Aug 29, 2000 · 3,400 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 00V-040 · Feb 15, 2000 · 15,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.

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

2000 vs. every other XC 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 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XC owners report

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

The contact owns a 2000 Freightliner XC. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as…
Complaint 11538677 · Aug 15, 2023 · 35,000 miles

Own a 2000 XC?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.