Engine's hydraulic pump and fan failed. As a result, while driving vehicle smoked because engine overheated. No fire reported. *Ak
Engine & cooling
2001 Freightliner Classic Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Classic's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 50% of all its complaints, most recently on September 8, 2004. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Coolant leaked from the turbo charger onto the exhaust pipe, the liquid dripped through the pipe which caused fumes to escape into the cab of the vehicle. *Jb
Coolant leaked from the turbo charger onto the exhaust pipe, the liquid dripped through the pipes which caused fumes to escape in the cab of the vehicle.*Jb
Freightliner Classic engine complaints by year
Classic engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data