Freightliner problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 229 safety complaints with NHTSA about Freightliner vehicles in our database, and Freightliner has issued 295 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
229
Recalls
295
Models
47

Freightliner models with the most complaints

All Freightliner models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Freightliner Cascadia2005–20261361262020
Freightliner Sprinter 25002005–20222163—
Freightliner Business Class M22005–20271785—
Freightliner M22005–20241641—
Freightliner M2 Business Class2018–2019134—
Freightliner Sprinter 35002005–2022664—
Freightliner 114SD2007–2026366—
Freightliner MT552009–201634—
Freightliner 108SD2010–2026251—
Freightliner 122SD2014–2023226—
Freightliner Coronado2005–2023235—
Freightliner Redundant Ford F550201721—
Freightliner X-Line201620—
Freightliner Conventional201810—
Freightliner MT 45G202410—
Freightliner Sprinter 15002015–2023139—
Freightliner Sprinter 45002015–2022138—
Freightliner 1085D201501—
Freightliner Argosy2006–201505—
Freightliner Argosy Glider201501—
Freightliner Business Class M2 106V2005–201103—
Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN202602—
Freightliner Century2005–201309—
Freightliner Century Class2005–201703—
Freightliner Classic Cascadia202001—
Freightliner Classic XL2005–201103—
Freightliner Columbia2005–2021021—
Freightliner Columbia Glider2011–201604—
Freightliner Coronado Glider201601—
Freightliner Custom Chass S2202101—
Freightliner Custom Chass XB202102—
Freightliner E-Cascadia2020–202604—
Freightliner Econic SD2019–202102—
Freightliner EM22022–202704—
Freightliner FL80 Business Class200501—
Freightliner FLD2005–201106—
Freightliner M2112 Flr-Cng201101—
Freightliner MBC201101—
Freightliner MT452007–201403—
Freightliner MT45G2011–201802—
Freightliner MT55G2011–201802—
Freightliner New Cascadia2020–202301—
Freightliner Odyssey XL200901—
Freightliner Sprinter (VS30)2019–202006—
Freightliner Western Star2011–201202—
Freightliner XCR201301—
Freightliner XCS201001—

Recent Freightliner recalls

  • Recall 26V635000Oct 1, 202624 vehicles

    Risk: Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V583000Sep 9, 20262,404 vehicles

    Risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V475000Jul 22, 202623,276 vehicles

    Risk: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V066000Feb 4, 2026280 vehicles

    Risk: A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V760000Nov 4, 202518,783 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V601000Sep 11, 2025402 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V603000Sep 11, 2025343 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V504000Aug 6, 2025176 vehicles

    Risk: A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V440000Jun 27, 20254 vehicles

    Risk: Damaged wiring harnesses and brake lines can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. A damaged fuel line increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V295000May 7, 202568 vehicles

    Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology