2001 Freightliner CONVENTIONAL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
173,409 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 7 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 42.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Tires: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2003: 4; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10007849 · 2003-02-20 (February 20, 2003)
2000/2001 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES WITH THE CAT 3126 ENGINE THE INJECTION PUMP HIGH PRESSURE OIL FEED LINE MAY BURST CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE OR POSSIBLE FIRE FROM SPRAYING OIL ONTO ENGINE. WE HAVE HAD 16 OCCURANCES OF THIS FAILURE SO FAR. ONE BUS HAS HAD 2 FAILURES.
Owner-reported narrative. 43,971 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018939 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
FUEL LIFT PUMP LOSES PRESSURE OVER TIME CAUSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN FUEL SYSTEM TO FAIL TO FUNCTION. DRIVER OF VEHICLE RECEIVES A WARNING LIGHT ON DASH,; THE ENGINE COMPUTER SOMETIMES DE-RATES THE ENGINE AND SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ONE PARTICULAR BUS THAT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A ROUTE. BUS TAKEN TO AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. IF THE DEALERSHIP CAN RESET THE CODE AND IT DOESN'T FAULT, THE VEHICLE IS RETURNED TO US CLAIMING NO PROBLEMS EXIST. THE BUS THEN DIES OUT AGAIN. LIFT PUMP MALFUNCTION ALSO DA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020355 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)
AIR LEAK FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION AXLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 302,847 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051904 · 2003-12-22 (December 22, 2003)
BRAKES ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE FIRE DEPT STATED THE REAR BRAKES BECAME HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LACK OF OIL THE TRAILER AXLE *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10409928 · 2011-06-29 (June 29, 2011)
2001 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT 2 WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE WAS STRUCK BY DEBRIS FROM A BLOWN TIRE FROM UNIT 1. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0382-91)*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10409928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10533950 · 2013-08-06 (August 6, 2013)
THIS TRUCK ATTEMPTED TO TRANSPORT A BOAT. IT ARRIVED AND WAS IN COMPLETE POOR CONDITION AND WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE SERVICE I PAID FOR. THE THEY REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY AND LEFT. THEIR EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE INSPECTED. THEY POSE A GRAVE DANGER TO VESSELS, MOTORIST AND PEOPLE AROUND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10533950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 558990 · 2001-01-16 (January 16, 2001)
THE REAR BRAKES LOCATED ON THE TRAILER (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TRAILER PROVIDED) LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 558990 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.