Mack LR problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Mack LR (2010–2025).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 15
- Model years
- 16
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 Mack LR model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2024 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2023 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2021 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2020 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2019 LR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2018 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2016 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2015 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2014 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 LR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Mack LR problem areas (all years)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
Mack LR recalls
Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperative methane detector can fail to detect a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Risk: An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The power steering assist cylinder may separate from the steering arm, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The pedestal may buckle during a crash, preventing the passenger seat from properly restraining a passenger.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an inoperative horn cannot alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The internal bearings may fail without sufficient lubrication, causing steering lock-up and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Other Mack 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