Air leakages from leveling valve. When loading with 4,000 or more lbs it causes trailer to lean too far to the left as if it won't to turn over. Dealer notified, and asked driver to bring it in for inspection.*Ak consumer states he would notic air escaping from the leveling valve on the left rear, the vehicle would lean to the left as if it was going to turn over, this would happen when the vehicle was loaded with about four thousand pounds.*Jb
Vehicle safety record
2000 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner FL-70 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FL-70 year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Freightliner FL-70 problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FL-70
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FL-70. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner FL-70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 00v232002/ manufacturer's recalls sf227a and fl264e in jan 2001 concerning abs brake system. Has contacted closest dealer, galerger freightliner in newburg,ny tele 8455657700 about 3 times, and was told dealer's serivice will call back to set appointment. But, consumer never received a call back. Also, contacted freightliner manfacturer and left message. But, never got call back either. In meantime consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.*Ak
Left side front spring hanger is loose on the framce causing the axle to shift. *Slc
Axle #1 left side front spring hanger is loose, bolts spin easily by hand.
Freightliner FL-70: every year compared
All FL-70 years2000 Freightliner FL-70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner FL-70 | 4 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Freightliner Century | 15 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Conventional | 12 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner C120 | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Business Class | 1 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner FL-60 | 1 | 0 | A | 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-70
Does the 2000 Freightliner FL-70 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FL-70 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-70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (2), body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Freightliner FL-70 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 2000 and the latest on June 26, 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-70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Freightliner FL-70 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-70 years have the most complaints?
1998 (19), 1999 (5), 2000 (4). See every Freightliner FL-70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Freightliner FL-70 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