- The problem
- The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
- The risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Freightliner MT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Freightliner MT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1997 for the carrier / rack.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Freightliner MT recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2000 Freightliner MT yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner MT: every year compared
All MT years2000 Freightliner MT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner MT | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 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 FL-60 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Freightliner Columbia | 1 | 3 | C | 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 MT
Does the 2000 Freightliner MT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Freightliner MT: carrier / rack (February 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Freightliner MT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Freightliner MT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner MT 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.
What should I do if my 2000 Freightliner MT 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