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1997-2015 · 16 model years

Freightliner Argosy Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Freightliner Argosy across 16 model years, and it has 26 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age20051 complaint · 4 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
1
Recalls
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Argosy complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20150100-A
20140300-C
20110100-A
20100200-C
20090100-A
20080600-F
20070500-D
20060500-D
20051400Wheels & tiresD
20040200-C
20030200-C
20010200-C
20000700-F
19990900-F
19980600-F
19970100-A

Most common Argosy problems

Freightliner Argosy recalls 26

Service brakes: check valve

07V30200075,000 vehicles affected

Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach...

Latest Argosy complaints

2005 Freightliner ArgosyWheels & tires

2005 Freightliner semi, unit 1,2 and 3 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 blew a tire which resulted in the mud flap bracket separating from unit 2 and going into the roadway. Unit 3 struck the mud flap bracket in the roadway. Unit 1 was struck by the mud flap after it was kicked up by a vehicle that was traveling in front of unit 1. All three units continued on before pulling over on the right berm. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0319-90)*jb

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10409949

Questions about the Freightliner Argosy

Which Freightliner Argosy years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Freightliner Argosy years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 2009, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Argosy years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Freightliner Argosy problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Argosy have?

NHTSA lists 26 recalls across all Freightliner Argosy model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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