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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Freightliner Discovery Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Freightliner Discovery with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Discovery years are on file
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Freightliner Discovery problems
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No recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2003 Freightliner Discovery
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2003 Freightliner Discovery vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner Discovery | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | 10 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century | 4 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 5 | 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 2003 Freightliner Discovery
Does the 2003 Freightliner Discovery have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery 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 2003 Freightliner Discovery?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Freightliner Discovery had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 18, 2015 and the latest on November 18, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2003 Freightliner Discovery 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