Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Freightliner 114SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Service brakes1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Freightliner 114SD failed the safety check 0.29% of the time — 58% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 20,695 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Freightliner 114SD.
| 2026091 3 Mar 2026 | Electrical Issue: On certain trucks, the relay for the tarp system may not have been installed properly. As a result, water could enter the relay and cause it to short c… |
| 2025610 4 Nov 2025 | Suspension Issue: On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the… |
| 2024510 10 Sept 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. … |
| 2024210 3 Apr 2024 | Wheels Problem: On certain trucks, the inner flange of the steer axle wheels may crack. As a result, a piece of the flange could separate from the wheel. Note: … |
| 2023206 5 Apr 2023 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the cotter pin may be missing from the tie rod castle nut on the front steer axle. As a result, the nut could loosen. If this happen… |
| 2022715 12 Dec 2022 | Tires Issue: Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire … |
| 2022546 28 Sept 2022 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod … |
| 2022413 29 Jul 2022 | Engine Issue: On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be… |
| 2022288 3 Jun 2022 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, a bolt for the upper joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Freightliner told its dealers about the 2023 Freightliner 114SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011588 | Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. |
| 11011109 | Service Solution for M2 and SD+ Bodybuilder Marker Lights Turn Off While Truck Lights Remain On |
| 11011105 | Service Solution for M2 mirror wind noise |
| 11011096 | CX Advocate for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed (SS 3155-FTL) |
| 11011083 | CX Advocate for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks (SF701) |
| 11011082 | CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check. |
| 11011076 | Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates |
| 11011075 | Technical Service Bulletin for Repairing Seat Occupancy Sensor for ISRI, SEARS and National Truck Seats |
| 11010186 | CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check. |
| 11010177 | CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process. |
| 11010165 | Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks |
| 11010164 | Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks |
| 11010159 | Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. 2nd REVISION:Certain vehicles in Group B with Cummins engines have been reassigned to the newly created Group E. The Parts table has been updated to include the mounting bracket and fasteners required for Virtual Technician installation. A new SRT has been added to Campaign Group E: 996-F175E ECU, VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN, POPULATION E, INSTALL (SF679), 0.8 hours. Additionally, the Work Instructions have been revised to provide supplementary details for installing the Virtual Technician on vehicles with Cummins engines that were missing t |
| 11010151 | Service Solution for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed |
| 11010143 | Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines |
| 11010141 | Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks |
| 11010137 | Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. 2nd REVISION:Certain vehicles in Group B with Cummins engines have been reassigned to the newly created Group E. The Parts table has been updated to include the mounting bracket and fasteners required for Virtual Technician installation. A new SRT has been added to Campaign Group E: 996-F175E ECU, VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN, POPULATION E, INSTALL (SF679), 0.8 hours. Additionally, the Work Instructions have been revised to provide supplementary details for installing the Virtual Technician on vehicles with Cummins engines that were missing t |
| 11010136 | Parts Bulletin for Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM) Kit Replacement |
| 11010132 | Important Campaign Information letter for SF679 Revised Bulletin. |
| 11010131 | Customer Service Annoucement for Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) |
| 11010130 | Customer Service Annoucement for Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks |
| 11008539 | CX Advocate for NFD fill plugs |
| 11008537 | CX Advocate for MDEG Updates |
| 11008509 | Service Solution for M2 & SD Freightliner End of FrameLighting Doesn't Sync with Body Lighting |
| 11008508 | Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)