Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 Freightliner XC peaked in 2001, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 Freightliner XC
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 26, 2001 to Aug 15, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year633k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2000 other
Severity index0.02000 others average 7.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2000 Freightliner XC name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2000 Freightliner XC
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V-115 | Apr 13, 2001 | Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis | Speed control | 6,003 | Software update |
| 00V-427 | Dec 29, 2000 | Vehicle description: rv chassis | Tires | 3,446 | Repair or modification |
| 00V-230-002 | Sep 5, 2000 | Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals | Speed control | 5,032 | Part replacement |
| 00V-248 | Aug 29, 2000 | Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis | Wheels | 3,400 | Part replacement |
| 00V-247 | Aug 29, 2000 | Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis | Brakes | 524 | Part replacement |
| 00V-040 | Feb 15, 2000 | Vehicle description: motor home chassis | Equipment | 15,000 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 Freightliner XC
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.
- Filed Aug 15, 2023Failure Aug 15, 202235,000 milesCoraopolis, PAEngine
The contact owns a 2000 Freightliner XC. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
NHTSA complaint 11538677 - Filed Sep 26, 2001Failure Jul 1, 2001Hopewell Junction, NYVehicle speed control
WHEN COMING DOWN A HILL AND YOU USING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL LOSE THROTTLE CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS TO SAFELY GET VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. CONSUMER WILL THEN TURN OFF VEHICLE, AND IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 896922
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.