2001 Freightliner FREIGHTLINER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 28 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 71.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 16 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 16; Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket: 3; Service Brakes, Air: 2; Tires: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 27 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2000: 3; 2001: 19; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10026169 · 2003-07-18 (July 18, 2003)
THE REMEDY FOR THE SERVICE BRAKE RECALL 93 V 104 000 FAILED 15 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MODEL F160.*AK *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026172 · 2003-07-25 (July 25, 2003)
THE REMEDY FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES RECALL 93 V 104 000 FAILED 6 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MODEL # F160. *AK *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561124 · 2001-05-08 (May 8, 2001)
THE HALF SPRING WAS BROKEN BETWEEN U-BOLTS THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING AXLE TO THE SPRING ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LEAN SLIGHTLY TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE (IDAHO STATE POLICE). *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 899558 · 2001-11-28 (November 28, 2001)
TRUCK WONDERS ON ROAD, DEALER BELIEVES THAT TIRES ARE THE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AKCONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, DEALER FOUND THE SENSOR DISC ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD BEEN BENT UPON ASSEMBLY OF THE WORK, SHIMS FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE RUBBER CONE FOR THE HOOD MOUNT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD TO SAG AND RUBBED PAINT OFF OF THE COWL AND THE INSULATION UNDER THE HOOD STARTED COMING LOOSE AND IT HANGS DOWN ON TO THE ENGINE, THE CAB LEAKS WATER CAUSING THE WATER TO LAY AROUND THE FLOO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 899558 at NHTSA ↗