Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Freightliner Century ST
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Freightliner Century ST has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V530000 FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/HOLLAND SIMPLEX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V403000 FRONT AXLE STEERING STOPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V400000 STEERING ARM INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V302000 SR-7 SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY/BENDIX/PARKER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V289000 DOUGLAS AUTOTEC STEERING COLUMN MISSING WELDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $25,000–$35,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Freightliner CENTURY ST has an average reliability with issues mainly related to steering and braking systems. Recalls highlight potential fifth wheel and tie rod failures, with a few brake-related complaints, but no significant engine or transmission issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fifth wheel assembly | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| tie rod assembly | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| check valve | 90,000–140,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 12,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Difficulty latching fifth wheel
- Decreased braking efficiency
- Noisy steering column
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Freightliner Century ST at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.