This truck attempted to transport a boat. It arrived and was in complete poor condition and was unable to perform the service I paid for. The they refused to refund my money and left. Their equipment need to be inspected. They pose a grave danger to vessels, motorist and people around. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2001 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 2 fires and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 12 and the 2002 has 2.
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FFar more problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#213 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Freightliner Conventional problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2001 Freightliner conventional, unit 1 and 2 were traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 2 while traveling in the left lane was struck by debris from a blown tire from unit 1. Unit 1 was traveling in the center lane. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0382-91)*jb
Brakes on the left rear wheel of the vehicle's trailer caught on fire.*Mr the fire dept stated the rear brakes became hot and caught on fire due to lack of oil the trailer axle *cb *jb
Air leak from brake system air hose connection axle.
Fuel lift pump loses pressure over time causing integrated circuit in fuel system to fail to function. Driver of vehicle receives a warning light on dash,; the engine computer sometimes de-rates the engine and sometimes shuts off the engine. This has happened to one particular bus that shut off while driving down the road on a route. Bus taken to authorized dealership. If the dealership can reset the code and it doesn't fault, the vehicle is returned to us claiming no problems exist. The bus then dies out again....
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Lift pump malfunction also damages injector pump. Shortly after having the lift pump replaced, the bus is down again for an injector pump. At least 3 other school districts have also reported similar type incidents. We have a total of 36 units powered by the cummins isb225 engine. We are concerned that this will continue over time and that the manufacturer is aware of the problem, but seldom does it get addressed with the first trip to the authorized dealer. Buses that don't have extended warranty coverage will begin to see more expensive bills for repair. *Jb
2000/2001 Freightliner school buses with the cat 3126 engine the injection pump high pressure oil feed line may burst causing engine failure or possible fire from spraying oil onto engine. We have had 16 occurances of this failure so far. One bus has had 2 failures.
The rear brakes located on the trailer (no make/model of trailer provided) locked up and caught on fire, consumer suffered injury. (Ohio traffic crash report). *Mjs
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2001 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner Conventional | 7 | 0 | F | |
| 2001 Freightliner Classic | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 2001 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Freightliner Conventional right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), engine & cooling (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Freightliner Conventional had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 16, 2001 and the latest on August 6, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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