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Freightliner Mb80 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Freightliner Mb80 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
11
Years to Avoid
1992, 1991
Best Years
2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990
2000Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1999Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1998Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1997Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1996Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1995Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1994Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1993Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1992Avoid
0 complaints1 recalls
1991Avoid
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.
1990Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Freightliner Mb80 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1992, 1991 Freightliner Mb80 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Freightliner Mb80, consider the 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

11 model years analyzed