VehicleVerdict

Freightliner Century Class years to avoid

Across 1998–2017, no single Century Class year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2005 drew the most complaints; 2017 the fewest.

16

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

1998–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Century Class year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201701
201601
201501
201401
201301
201202
201103
201004
200904
200805
200704
200625
200554
200412
200321
200201
200110
200010
199920
199820

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner Century Class?

By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Century Class years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Century Class have?

Across all model years, the Century Class has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 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.