AI DamageFreightliner Century Class: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner Century Class across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 109 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate
- SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
- Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown
- Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces
- Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.