Models
Every Freightliner model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Cascadia | 2002–2026 | 253 |
| Columbia | 1997–2021 | 96 |
| Conventional | 1982–2018 | 76 |
| Business Class M2 | 1999–2027 | 54 |
| Century | 1995–2013 | 53 |
| Sprinter 2500 | 2001–2024 | 49 |
| FL-70 | 1991–2000 | 37 |
| FS-65 | 1996–2006 | 33 |
| M2 | 2004–2024 | 30 |
| FLD120 | 1989–2008 | 27 |
| Sprinter 3500 | 2001–2024 | 21 |
| Sprinter | 2002–2007 | 16 |
| Century Class | 1997–2019 | 14 |
| Classic | 1996–2008 | 14 |
| Business Class | 1991–2003 | 13 |
| M2 Business Class | 2017–2019 | 13 |
| FLD | 1986–2011 | 10 |
| 114SD | 2004–2026 | 5 |
| FL60 | 1991–2000 | 5 |
| Coronado | 2000–2023 | 4 |
| Business Class M2 106V | 2005–2011 | 3 |
| 108SD | 2000–2026 | 2 |
| Century Class S/t | 2007 | 2 |
| Century ST | 2000–2016 | 2 |
| FL70 | 1995–2002 | 2 |
| FL80 | 1991–2000 | 2 |
| Argosy | 1997–2020 | 1 |
| MT-55 | 2003–2008 | 1 |
| Sprinter 1500 | 2007–2024 | 1 |
| Sprinter 4500 | 2007–2024 | 1 |
| Classic XL | 2000–2011 | 0 |
| Columbia Glider | 2011–2016 | 0 |
| E-Cascadia | 2020–2026 | 0 |
| EM2 | 2022–2027 | 0 |
| FL112 | 2000 | 0 |
| S2 | 2005–2009 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Freightliner · MT · X-Line · XC · FL-60 · MT-45 · MB-70 · XC Motorhome Chassis · XC-R · 122SD · C120 · Cargo · FLC112 · MT55 · B2 Bus Chassis · FLD-120 · FLD112 · FLS 112 · Redundant Ford F550 · School Bus · Sterling · 1085D · Acterra · Class 8 · Discovery · Eldorado · FL-106 · FL-80 · FL130 · FLA · FLC · FLC120 · FLN · FS-65 School Bus Chassis · Legacy · MT 45G · MT45 · Sterling Acterra · XC-M · XLS · 1145d · American Lafrance · Argosy Glider · Argosy RHD · Book Mobile · Cascadia Fifth GEN · century-st-120 · Classic Cascadia · COE · Condor · Conventional FLD-120 · Coronado Glider · Custom Chass S2 · Custom Chass XB · Econic SD · FB-65 · FB65 · FL-50 · FL106 · FL111 and 49 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Freightliner models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Engine and engine cooling128
- Electrical system128
- Tires97
- Suspension95
- Steering91
- Power train91
- Unknown or other77
- Structure67
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022-2027 FCCC XCM, FCCC XCR, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2024-2027 FCCC XCS and FCCC XBS vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been assembled with insufficient oil.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words