VehicleVerdict

Freightliner Fs-65 years to avoid

Across 1996–2006, no single Fs-65 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 2006 the fewest.

36

Total complaints

11

Recall campaigns

1996–2006

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Freightliner Fs-65 NHTSA complaints by model year14 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 12 complaints2001: 14 complaints2002: 5 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Freightliner Fs-65 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Fs-65 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200601
200511
200253
2001144
2000126
199927
199824
199703
199602

Common questions

What is the best year for the Freightliner Fs-65?

By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fs-65 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Fs-65 have?

Across all model years, the Fs-65 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 36 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.