Freightliner FLD problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Freightliner FLD (2005–2011).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 6
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Freightliner FLD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Freightliner FLD model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2011 FLD	2	—
2010 FLD	5	—
2009 FLD	4	—
2008 FLD	5	—
2007 FLD	4	—
2006 FLD	3	—
2005 FLD	1	—

Freightliner FLD recalls

Recall 20V214000Apr 14, 202063,175 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V370000May 14, 2019741 vehiclesModel years 2010
Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 11V478000Sep 16, 201173,500 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008
Risk: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recall 11V146000Mar 3, 20112,073 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Recall 10V341000Jul 27, 20105,743 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Recall 10V112000Mar 23, 201016 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010
Risk: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Other Freightliner models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology