VehicleVerdict

Freightliner Century years to avoid

Across 1995–2013, no single Century year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1998 drew the most complaints; 2013 the fewest.

76

Total complaints

38

Recall campaigns

1995–2013

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Century year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201301
201202
201109
2010011
2009012
200819
200709
200688
200522
200423
200342
200201
200144
2000196
1999107
1998215
199754
199607
199502

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner Century?

By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Century years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Century have?

Across all model years, the Century has 38 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 76 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.