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2002 Freightliner FL70 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2002 Freightliner FL70 — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other FL70 years?

FL70 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted25 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 3 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 4 complaints1997: 4 complaints1998: 25 complaints1999: 5 complaints2000: 5 complaints2002: 1 complaints
FL70 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Freightliner FL70 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 2002 Freightliner FL70 have recalls?

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

06V185000OtherMay 26, 2006 · 4 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRUCK CAB-CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE SHIPPED TO A FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER IN MEXICO AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO WITHOUT THE REQUIRED COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELING OR AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

THESE VEHICLES WILL EITHER BE RETROFIT TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE, OR EXPORTED OUT OF PUERTO RICO. IF THEY ARE RETROFIT, FREIGHTLINER WILL SEND PERSONNEL AND PARTS TO ADD AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A RECALL LETTER REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, WAS RECEIVED HOWEVER, NO RECALL NUMBER WAS LISTED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN ERROR AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 28, 2006

2002 Freightliner FL70 — common questions

Is the 2002 Freightliner FL70 reliable?

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

Does the 2002 Freightliner FL70 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Freightliner FL70. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Freightliner FL70 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the FL70 years to avoid are 1998, 1997. The cleanest record among FL70 years belongs to 1992.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.