2004 Freightliner XCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Freightliner XC, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Freightliner XC 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10
Structure10

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

0 recalls

2004 Freightliner XC recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2004 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 and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1. RADIATOR TANK CRIMP FAILURE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO UNDETERMINED ORIGIN CAUSED TANK CRIMPS TO RUST TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. CRIMPS CANNOT BE SEEN VIA NORMAL WALK AROUND INSPECTION. FAILURE CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF COOLANT. 2. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. CORROSION…
Complaint 10448598 · Feb 20, 2012 · 59,435 miles

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