Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Freightliner XC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Freightliner XC has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #01V115000 FREIGHTLINER/THROTTLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V427000 FREIGHTLINER/VALVE STEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V230002 FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V248000 FREIGHTLINER/REAR WHEEL COVERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V247000 FREIGHTLINER/SLACK ADJUSTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V040000 FREIGHTLINER/PART 567/CERTIFICATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Freightliner XC exhibits below-average reliability due to several critical recalls, notably involving vehicle speed control issues and tire valve stem wear. The vehicle also lacks extensive owner complaints, but existing reports relate to vital systems, warranting caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust brake | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Valve stem | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Accelerator pedal | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake system check annually
- Transmission fluid service every 50,000 miles
- Cooling system maintenance every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of throttle control
- Exhaust brake sticking
- Tire valve air leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Freightliner XC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.