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2007 Freightliner Cargo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2007 Freightliner Cargo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Cargo years?

Cargo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted1 complaint1997: 1 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints
Cargo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Freightliner Cargo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1100%

Does the 2007 Freightliner Cargo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V205000BrakesJune 12, 2006 · 5,243 units

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHTLINER CARGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 21, 2015

2007 Freightliner Cargo — common questions

Is the 2007 Freightliner Cargo reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Freightliner Cargo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Freightliner Cargo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.