2001 Freightliner MT-45: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
104,251 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Engine operation
1
100.0%
Fuel system concerns
1
100.0%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
Category
Count
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Fuel System, Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
2008
1
Complaints over time data
Category
Count
2008
1
2008: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,251.
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V116000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2001-04-13 (April 13, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED RELAY AND FUSE BOX WITH SEALED RELAYS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WAS WIRED TO A 25 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 50 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT. IF THE BACK-UP HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP WERE TO ENGAGE DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM OR THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FUSE COULD BLOW.
Consequence: THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
CERTAIN VAN CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE REAR TIRE RATING WAS INCORRECTLY ENTERED IN THE GAWR/GVWR CALCULATION PROGRAM ON CERTAIN SINGLE REAR TIRES. THE REAR GAWR AND GVWR WILL BE INCORRECT WHEN THE GAWR IS LIMITED BY THE TIRE CAPACITY ON CHASSIS WITH THESE TIRES.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL NEW CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION LABELS WITH THE CORRECT GAWR, GVWR, AND TIRE INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
100.0%Usable mileage1 / 1 records
100.0%Valid incident date1 / 1 records
100.0%Valid filing date1 / 1 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates1 / 1 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Structure:Body:Hood
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
2100.0%ODI 10010001
INQUIRING ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS ON A 2002 18FT FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45 STEP VAN AND REPORTING A PROBLEM WITH THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE. * CB *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,251.
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FROM 75-35 MPH. ON A SEVEN MILE DRIVE THE VEHICLE VARIED WITH FREQUENT SPEED VARIATIONS, EVERY 10- 15 SECONDS, THE ENTIRE SEVEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY CHECKED THE ENGINE FOR STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND 299 COUNTS OF FAULT CODE 364. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT WARRANTY THE PROBLEM *AK
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A LIFT PUMP AND A LIFT PUMP INDICATOR FAILURE LIGHT. HE NOTICED SUDDEN AND UNANNOUNCED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN STREET TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER WITH A DEAD ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED FREIGHTLINER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. ALSO CONTAC…
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Fuel System, Gasoline
Too few reports for a range
104,251 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 10231721 · 104,251 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,251.
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 0 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2007
0
0
0
2008
0
0
0
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2007
0
0
0
2008
0
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel System, Gasoline
—
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
1 mentions · 100.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 104,251 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 10231721 · 104,251 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,251.