Freightliner transmission problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on Freightliner vehicles — 6% of everything reported about the brand, across 22 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Freightliner Columbia, worst in 2005.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
94
Complaints
6%
Share of all Freightliner complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
Which Freightliner models have the most transmission problems
Worst Freightliner model years for transmission problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | 24 | 55% | 175,726 | F |
Other Freightliner problems
- Freightliner engine problems 191
- Freightliner brake problems 177
- Freightliner electrical problems 133
- Freightliner fuel system problems 105
- Freightliner suspension problems 102
- Freightliner tire problems 98
- Freightliner steering problems 96
- Freightliner driver assist problems 80
- Freightliner body problems 77
- Freightliner other reported problems 76
Transmission problems on other brands
- Ford transmission problems 52,970
- Chevrolet transmission problems 18,401
- Nissan transmission problems 16,432
- Jeep transmission problems 15,912
- Dodge transmission problems 15,629
- Honda transmission problems 12,735
- Toyota transmission problems 9,786
- Chrysler transmission problems 6,809
- Hyundai transmission problems 6,002
- GMC transmission problems 5,911
- Volkswagen transmission problems 4,353
- Mazda transmission problems 4,353