2014 Freightliner Xc-R recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (2), Suspension (2), Engine (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
03/07/2017 · Steering
FOR THREE YEARS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT THE ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING NO GAUGES NO THROTTLE CONTROL ALL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 - 65 MPH. BY THE TIME I DEAD STICK IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY STARTS AND ALL APPEARS OK. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY IF I AM ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD AND IN A TURN WHEN…
03/07/2017 · Steering
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 10/28/2013 THE ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN OFF. IT WAS FIRST NOTICED AS DOG TRACKING THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE BACK AND THEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT. NOW AFTER HAVING IT ALIGNED 3-4 TIMES I HAVE BADLY WORN OUT TIRES THAT ARE A DANGER AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE LAST ALIGNMENT WAS AT THE FREIGHTLINER FACTORY SERVICE CENTER IN GAFFNEY, SO…