On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Engine & cooling
Freightliner Classic Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Freightliner Classic's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Classic engine complaints
Tl-2007 freightliner (model unknown). The rear door handle has oxidation with the aluminum on the steel. When attempting to open the door the handle falls off in one piece into your hand. When this occurs there is no way to open the rear door from the outside. The current mileage was 34,000. The mileage at the time of failure was 22,000.
Engine's hydraulic pump and fan failed. As a result, while driving vehicle smoked because engine overheated. No fire reported. *Ak
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
The vehicle jerked and then the engine light illuminated.*Jb
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