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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2008 Freightliner Conventional

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from May 6, 2010 to Apr 28, 2011.

Recalls (0)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (5)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2008 heavy truck
Severity index0.02008 heavy trucks average 12.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional peaked in 2010, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512010120122014201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2008 Freightliner Conventional

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2008 Freightliner Conventional

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 28, 2011Failure Mar 26, 2011Roscoe, ILTires

    2008 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE CENTER LANE AT THE 113 MILEPOST. UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT LANE. UNIT 2 BLEW OUT A TIRE AND THE DEBRIS FROM THE TIRE STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF UNIT 1 CAUSING DAMAGE. *BF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE OF THE SEMI WAS ALSO DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0230-90)*JB

    NHTSA complaint 10398953
  2. Filed May 6, 2010Failure Mar 23, 2010Coventry, RIDriveshaft

    2008 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LOST ITS DRIVE SHAFT ONTO THE ROADWAY. *BF *OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0146-91) *JB UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF

    NHTSA complaint 10329598
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

5 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • sb2053 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes
  • sb2052 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings
  • sb2045 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2045 New Surge Tank Cap
  • OlFL685 TBB Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
  • 35-23 Sep 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    35-23 - Breather Oil Leak on Freightliner Tandem Rear Axles
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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