Freightliner FL60 years to avoid
The Freightliner FL60 years to avoid are 1998, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
14
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
1991–2000
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
FL60 years to avoid
Every FL60 year
Common questions
What are the worst Freightliner FL60 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the FL60 years to avoid are 1998, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Freightliner FL60?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FL60 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL60 have?
Across all model years, the FL60 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 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.