Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner Century, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2005 Freightliner Century.
| 2011367 14 Oct 2011 | Steering On certain trucks equipped with a rack & pinion steering system, the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. As a result, the vehicle may require additional… |
| 2009270 22 Sept 2009 | Engine On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An … |
| 2009259 9 Sept 2009 | Steering On certain trucks, the left inner tie rod end may loosen and eventually separate from the steering rack. Tie rod failure could result in a loss of steering con… |
| 2008078 4 Mar 2008 | Fuel System On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This w… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLOW TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN PORT INSTEAD OF FLOWING TO THE RETURN PORT.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 29, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2009. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, THE LEFT HAND INNER TIE ROD END MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND IF NOT CORRECTED, POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING RACK.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Freightliner told its dealers about the 2005 Freightliner Century: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10195659 | SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display |
| 10195478 | SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued |
| 10163599 | Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts. |
| 10163511 | Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers |
| 10161128 | Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement |
| 10156368 | Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit |
| 10154899 | Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall |
| 10133540 | ICU2M to ICU4M Conversion |
| 10129708 | 12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater |
| 10129707 | 14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 |
| 10129706 | 15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps |
| 10129705 | 15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology |
| 10129704 | 15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter |
| 10129697 | 15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC |
| 10129696 | 15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02 |
| 10129661 | 15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs |
| 10129660 | 15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester |
| 10129659 | 15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder |
| 10129646 | 15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs |
| 10129645 | 15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro FXP 95 |
| 10129644 | 15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket |
| 10129627 | 15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center |
| 10129622 | 15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos |
| 10128809 | 713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant |
| 10128808 | 715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
RACK AND PINION FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation