Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Freightliner Century
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Freightliner Century has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V112000 FREIGHTLINER/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V140007 FREIGHTLINER/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V189001 FREIGHTLINER/HALDEX/BRAKE SYSTEM VALVES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232002 FREIGHTLINER/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V131004 FREIGHTLINER/EATON TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V081000 FREIGHTLINER/SUSPENSION SPRINGS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Seats 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Together, the 15 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Freightliner CENTURY has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, suggesting an average reliability outlook. While certain areas like suspension and steering have been recalled and have complaints, the data is not extensive enough for detailed conclusions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | rare |
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 changes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Brake inspections
- Suspension check
- Engine cooling system service
- Steering system maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Engine overheating
- Transmission shifting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Freightliner Century at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.