2001 Freightliner Coronado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2001 Freightliner Coronado — 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.

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How does 2001 compare to other Coronado years?

Coronado NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2001 Freightliner Coronado have recalls?

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

06V006000SteeringJanuary 12, 2006 · 1,975 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT STEERING WHEELS, THE STEERING WHEELS MAY BE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT LENGTH HUCK FASTENERS THAT ARE TOO SHORT TO ALLOW PROPER COLLAR ENGAGEMENT ON THE PIN. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL FEEL LOOSE ON THE HUB FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WITH THE SUBSEQUENT POSSIBILITY OF A COMPLETE SEPARATION.

Consequence

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEELS FOR CORRECT LENGTH HUCK FASTENERS. STEERING WHEELS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

2001 Freightliner Coronado — common questions

Is the 2001 Freightliner Coronado reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Freightliner Coronado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Freightliner Coronado. 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 2001 compare to other Coronado years?

Does the 2001 Freightliner Coronado have recalls?

2001 Freightliner Coronado — common questions

Is the 2001 Freightliner Coronado reliable?

Does the 2001 Freightliner Coronado have recalls?

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