2008 Freightliner conventional, unit 1 was traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike in the center lane at the 113 milepost. Unit 2 was traveling in the right lane. Unit 2 blew out a tire and the debris from the tire struck the windshield of unit 1 causing damage. *Bf the front drive axle of the semi was also damaged. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0230-90)*jb
Vehicle safety record
2008 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2007 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#370 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Freightliner Conventional problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2008 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2008 Freightliner conventional lost its drive shaft onto the roadway. *Bf *ohio traffic crash report # 10-0146-91) *jb updated 05/13/10 *bf
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2008 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 8 | 22 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 14 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 1 | 30 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Century | 1 | 9 | D | 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 2008 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 2008 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Freightliner Conventional had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 6, 2010 and the latest on April 28, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 2008 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