2002 Freightliner Conventional problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Freightliner Conventional — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Conventional years?

Conventional NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Freightliner Conventional problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	2	100%	▲ up

Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have recalls?

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

02V337000Trailer HitchDecember 17, 2002 · 733 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONMET SIMPLEX STATIONARY OR SLIDING FIFTH-WHEEL, THE CLINCH PINS THAT RETAIN THE FIFTH-WHEEL PIVOT PINS MAY NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

THE FIFTH WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FIFTH WHEEL TO VERIFY THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CLINCH PIN AND PIVOT PIN. MISSING PINS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“2002 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL UNIT LOST HIS LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0285-89 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 11, 2009

2002 Freightliner Conventional — common questions

Is the 2002 Freightliner Conventional reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Freightliner Conventional. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2002 compare to other Conventional years?

What are the most common 2002 Freightliner Conventional problems?

Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2002 Freightliner Conventional — common questions

Is the 2002 Freightliner Conventional reliable?

Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have recalls?

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