The contact owns a 2018 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) and 21E032 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms remedy not yet available.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Freightliner Conventional problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2018 Freightliner Conventional
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Freightliner Conventional. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Conventional
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Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | A |
2018 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Conventional | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 9 | 26 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class | 5 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 7 | 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 2018 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 2018 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Freightliner Conventional had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 21, 2021 and the latest on June 21, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 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 2018 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