VehicleVerdict

Freightliner FL80 years to avoid

Across 1991–2000, no single FL80 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2000 drew the most complaints; 1998 the fewest.

5

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

1991–2000

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Freightliner FL80 NHTSA complaints by model year4 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 0 complaints2000: 4 complaints
Freightliner FL80 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every FL80 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200040
199801
199711
199601
199501
199402
199302
199203
199105

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner FL80?

By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FL80 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner FL80 have?

Across all model years, the FL80 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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.