2003 Freightliner Century Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2003 Freightliner Century has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).

2Recalls

4Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

n/aNHTSA safety rating

Is the repair still open on your Century?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Freightliner Century recalls

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Recall 04V205May 4, 200414,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 03V500Dec 4, 2003400 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Freightliner Century problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2025-04-22, Tires
The contact owns a 2003 Freightliner Century CST120 equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: TY517MC2, Tire Size: 295/75/R22, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that the tires had cracked on the sidewalls. The contact called a tire center which scheduled an appointment. The tires were not yet inspected. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 200,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

2007-12-21, Tires
7 MONTH OLD STEER TIRE ON FREIGHTLINER TRUCK. TRAVELING AROUND 65 MPH VIBRATION STARTED AND BEFORE WE COULD FIGURE OUT FROM WHERE OR GET TO A SAFE SECTION OF THE ROAD, ALL THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. ALL THE TREAD AND SEVERAL FAIRLY LARGE PARTS FROM THE TRUCK FLEW OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN THE WAY. THIS WAS A FIRESTONE FS 507 295/75 R 22.5 DOT WI BT 3PT 1207. THE TIRE STILL HAD 99 LBS OF AIR. I HAD TO PURCHASE A TIRE AND 1100.00 IN PARTS TO SAFELY OPERATE TRUCK. WE CANT GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER FROM FIRESTONE OR THE TA. *TR

2005-12-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TS *NM

2004-03-22, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SINCE JANUARY 2004 CONSUMER WAS SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. *AK *LA

2003 Freightliner Century questions

Does the 2003 Freightliner Century have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Century: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Service Brakes, Air. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Century?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Freightliner Century has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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