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#BS-2005-FRECEN-33FC

2005 Freightliner Century Class

Based on reports from 5 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
170
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission ControlHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control issues — failures commonly reported around 304K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control2 (40%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System2 (40%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables1 (20%)

2005 Freightliner Century Class: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 304,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 304K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables Issues

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06V190000Dec 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

08V113000Jul 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.

09V366000May 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.

17V810000Apr 2018

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2005 Freightliner Century Class: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Freightliner Century Class?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Freightliner Century Class is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Freightliner Century Class reliable?
The 2005 Freightliner Century Class has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Freightliner Century Class problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Freightliner Century Class have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Freightliner Century Class has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Freightliner Century Class problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 304,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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