Model year guide

2002 Freightliner Conventional

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Freightliner Conventional is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2002 Freightliner Conventional — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Freightliner Conventional at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Freightliner Conventional recalls 1

Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly NHTSA Campaign #02V337000 · manufacturer #FL-399 · 17/12/2002

ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONMET SIMPLEX STATIONARY OR SLIDING FIFTH-WHEEL, THE CLINCH PINS THAT RETAIN THE FIFTH-WHEEL PIVOT PINS MAY NOT BE FULLY INSTALLED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FIFTH WHEEL TO VERIFY THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CLINCH PIN AND PIVOT PIN. MISSING PINS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMED…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Freightliner Conventional common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

2002 Freightliner Conventional vehicles on record

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Other Freightliner Conventional model years

2004 2001 2000 1999

2002 Freightliner Conventional — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Freightliner Conventional have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Freightliner Conventional. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Conventional?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.