2002 Freightliner Fs-65 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (3) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1) · Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Freightliner Fs-65 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2014-10-10 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 95,869 mi“frame is cracked and nearly separated above rear axle. *tr…”
2012-09-24 · Structure:frame And Members · 172,982 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that the cross member frame was crack. the contact mentioned that the failure was found after a routine maintenance was completed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for the parts needed for the repairs. the vehicle was not repair. the failu…”
2012-09-24 · Structure:frame And Members · 71,525 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after completing a routine maintenance on the vehicle they noticed that the cross member frame was crack. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they will reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileag…”
2012-09-24 · Structure:frame And Members · 129,210 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 freight-liner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after having routing maintenance done on the vehicle, he was notified that the cross member frame had developed a crack. the manufacturer was notified who stated that they would reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repair. the failure m…”
2005-01-07 · Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System · 55,028 mi“roseau school district operates a fleet of 26 buses covering approx. 1000 square miles in area. in 1999 roseau schools began purchasing buses with the cummins isb engines (an all electronic engine replacing the older "b" engines). the district now has 8 units with this particular engine. the district has been experiencing too many problems with …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.