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
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.