Freightliner Conventional: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner Conventional across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 3 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- 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.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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
- Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
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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.