VehicleVerdict

Freightliner Cargo years to avoid

Across 1997–2007, no single Cargo year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2007 drew the most complaints; 2005 the fewest.

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Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1997–2007

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Freightliner Cargo NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints
Freightliner Cargo NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Cargo year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200711
200501
200401
200210
199902
199801
199710

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner Cargo?

By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cargo years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Cargo have?

Across all model years, the Cargo has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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.