Freightliner 108SD problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 51 recalls on file for the Freightliner 108SD (2010–2026).

Complaints
2
Recalls
51
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20102012201420161201812020202220242026
NHTSA complaints per Freightliner 108SD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Freightliner 108SD model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 108SD00004—
2025 108SD00006—
2024 108SD00002—
2023 108SD00004—
2022 108SD00004—
2021 108SD000010—
2020 108SD100010Electrical System
2019 108SD000015—
2018 108SD000011—
2017 108SD10008Electrical System
2016 108SD000011—
2015 108SD000011—
2014 108SD00007—
2013 108SD00006—
2012 108SD00004—
2011 108SD00001—
2010 108SD00001—

Most common Freightliner 108SD problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Freightliner 108SD recalls

  • Recall 25V760000Nov 4, 202518,783 vehiclesModel years 2020–2026

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

  • Recall 25V601000Sep 11, 2025402 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    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 vehiclesModel years 2026

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

  • Recall 25V187000Mar 25, 20251,968 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V668000Sep 10, 202416,890 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V571000Aug 1, 20243,799 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V402000Jun 4, 2024541 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V393000Jun 3, 2024285 vehiclesModel years 2025

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

  • Recall 23V238000Apr 4, 2023306 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V237000Apr 4, 202357,504 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V105000Feb 20, 202360,604 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V554000Jul 29, 20221,375 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V394000Jun 3, 20223,573 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V896000Nov 17, 2021307 vehiclesModel years 2012–2021

    Risk: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V369000May 19, 20218,482 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V326000May 7, 20219,662 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V256000Apr 12, 202112,470 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V660000Oct 27, 20201,411 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 20V642000Oct 16, 20204,329 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V634000Oct 14, 202053 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V527000Sep 1, 20209,665 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V211000Apr 10, 202089 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V176000Mar 23, 20201,532 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 20V127000Mar 3, 20202,585 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V443000Jun 11, 2019809 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Other Freightliner models

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