AI Damage2000 Freightliner FLD120: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Freightliner FLD120 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 63% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 25% of all complaints
- 3 Parking brake 13% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- Suspension: 5 complaints (63% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Parking brake: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My husband was involved in an accident with a 2000 freightliner conventional fld120 semi tractor. I need to know if this vehicle was ever subject to a recall. The nhtsa action number is pe02088 and the nhtsa campaign id number is 03v112000. My question is very specific. Was this vin number subject to a recall?
Tl contact owns a 2000 freightliner fld120 dot 0h37aftw3804. The vehicle has a set of stecreet mark 295/75r/22-5. The contact stated that the casing is coming apart on the driver side tires. The spare tire's spear belts have failed and are causing the tires to become unbalanced. The tires need to be replaced.
S-cam on steer axle broke off which causes loss of braking on that axle. Had to a wrecker haul my semi-tractor and trailer to a repair garage. I had to have the s-cam unit replaced and the brakes readjusted.
Left front spring hanger mounting bolts became loose causing axle to shift. Nlm
Consumer noticed the tractor leaned severely to the drivers side,and reported to the authorized repair facility,after their inspection the drivers side spring was apparently defective or weak,then ordered a new spring and installed it,when I picked the tractor from the repair facility, still leaned as much as before,…
The left rear frame rail is twisted, bent and sagging confirmed by 4 frame shop inspections causing the large truck to handle with difficulty and safely. This is causing unnecessary rapid tire wear and is a danger to the public on the road.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FLD120 has 3 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner FLD120?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, tires, parking brake. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Freightliner FLD120?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Freightliner FLD120 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
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 2026-11-05.