Fire was induced by faulty engine block heating element. No damage and was extinguished quickly. Not sure of make or manufacturer for the heating element, but have found a recall on similar engines on this site. Attached recall, seems it only pertains to buss and trucks. Cannot find any recalls on this item or other issues with freightliner or caterpillar. Also seems my ecm was damaged also, engine will not start or show rpm or oil pressure but reading are good when checked. Vehicle was parked in my driveway when the fire was noticed.
2003-2003 · 1 model year
Freightliner Discovery Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Freightliner Discovery across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Discovery complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | - |
Most common Discovery problems
Latest Discovery complaints
Questions about the Freightliner Discovery
Which Freightliner Discovery years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Freightliner Discovery problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Discovery have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Freightliner Discovery model year on file.
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