2007 Freightliner conventional, unit 1 and 2 were traveling westbound. A rear tire on unit 1 blew and the debris from it struck the front of the unit 2. Unit 1 continued on and did not stop. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0786-90)*jb updated 01/14/11 *bf
Vehicle safety record
2007 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2008 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#289 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Freightliner Conventional problems
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No recalls for the 2007 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 2007 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2007 Freightliner conventional, westbound when the right rear trailer tire blew out causing a piece of the tire to come off. Unit 2 behind unit 1 immediately struck the tire, throwing it into the path of unit 3 who was in the right lane. Unit 3 then struck the tire. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0577-90)*jb
2006 Freightliner conventional. Consumer states that the battery box caught on fire. *Nj ohio traffic crash report # 10-0216-89. Updated 04/15/10 *bf remailed 05/26/10 *bf
2007 Frtlnr conventional. Vehicle was traveling westbound and was pulling into the right berm when the trailer came loose striking the back of the tractor. The trailer went off to the right side hitting the guard rail and overturning into a creek. *Mc ohio traffic crash report. *Tr
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2007 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Conventional | 4 | 0 | D | |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | 11 | 27 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 4 | 17 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Century Class S/T | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Freightliner Cascadia | 1 | 12 | 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 2007 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 2007 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Freightliner Conventional had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 22, 2007 and the latest on January 5, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2007 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