While driving any speed, consumer would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes would not activate right away. Consumer had to pump brakes to avoid extended stopping distance.*Ak freightliner corp stated to consumer to not leave vehicle standing idle, to pump the brakes every day to build up pressure and disperse the air in the lines, corp is also inviting consumer to replace the rear brakes if they feel it is necessary. *Slc
Vehicle safety record
2000 Freightliner FL-60 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FL-60 year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Freightliner FL-60 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 2000 Freightliner FL-60
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FL-60. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner FL-60
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Freightliner FL-60: every year compared
All FL-60 years2000 Freightliner FL-60 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner FL-60 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Freightliner Century | 15 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Conventional | 12 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner FL-70 | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner C120 | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Business Class | 1 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Columbia | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | 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 2000 Freightliner FL-60
Does the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 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 2000 Freightliner FL-60?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 13, 2001 and the latest on March 13, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Freightliner FL-60 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Freightliner FL-60 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 FL-60 years have the most complaints?
1993 (2), 1996 (2), 1998 (2). See every Freightliner FL-60 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Freightliner FL-60 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