2001 Freightliner FLD120: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,161 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 And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
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 And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 2; Power Train: 1; Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket: 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 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
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: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 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 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2004: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 10060926 · 2004-02-27 (February 27, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY CAMPAIGN NOTICE ON 11/24/2003 FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 115,321 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10321994 · 2010-03-24 (March 24, 2010)
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 SEMI TRACTOR ENGINE FAILED AND CAUSED OIL AND DEBRIS TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST RAN OVER THE OIL AND DEBRIS. *BF THE SEMI HAD A HOLE IN THE LEFT FRONT OIL PAN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0654-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10321994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10441342 · 2011-12-27 (December 27, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND WOULD PERFORM SLUGGISHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HIGH RANGE PERFORMING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10441342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 557090 · 2000-11-06 (November 6, 2000)
THE FRONT SPRING HANGAR IS LOOSE ON THE FRAME, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 557133 · 2000-11-06 (November 6, 2000)
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT HANGER IS LOOSE CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557133 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.