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#BS-2006-FRECEN-5CAA2006 Freightliner CenturyProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 8 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
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Based on 8 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 8 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported air bags:frontal:sensor/control module issues — failures commonly reported around 145K miles.
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Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module (1 reports).
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2006 Freightliner Century: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module Issues
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Freightliner Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 145,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 145K-mile mark.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Freightliner Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Freightliner Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Freightliner Century, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Freightliner Century. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH FRONT AXLES ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR, THE FRONT SPINDLE NUT MAY BE OVER-TIGHTENED CAUSING PRELOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2006 AND MARCH 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH EPA07 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES. THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS AND VIBRATION COMBINED WITH HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)
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Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS
STEERING:COLUMN
INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
RACK AND PINION FAILURE
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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