VehicleVerdict

Freightliner C.O.E. years to avoid

Across 1969–1989, no single C.O.E. year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1989 drew the most complaints; 1989 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

15

Recall campaigns

1969–1989

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every C.O.E. year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198901
198802
198704
198605
198506
198405
198306
198206
198104
198004
197904
197802
197701
197601
197301
197201
197101
197001
196901

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner C.O.E.?

By complaint volume, 1989 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C.O.E. years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner C.O.E. have?

Across all model years, the C.O.E. has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.