VehicleVerdict

Freightliner Conventional years to avoid

Across 1975–2018, no single Conventional year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1993 drew the most complaints; 1988 the fewest.

117

Total complaints

16

Recall campaigns

1975–2018

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Conventional year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201820
200820
200740
200221
200190
2000140
1999110
199850
1997150
199681
199570
199410
1993270
199220
199120
199030
198910
198802
198704
198616
198507
198414
198304
198202
197902
197801
197702
197602
197501

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner Conventional?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Conventional years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Conventional have?

Across all model years, the Conventional has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 117 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.