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2005–2024 · 20 model years

Freightliner M2 recalls & problems by year

139 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20218 complaints
Most recalls201117 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024682005: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 3 complaints, 5 recalls2007: 2 complaints, 7 recalls2008: 1 complaints, 10 recalls2009: 3 complaints, 15 recalls2010: 1 complaints, 17 recalls2011: 0 complaints, 17 recalls2012: 2 complaints, 9 recalls2013: 1 complaints, 8 recalls2014: 1 complaints, 11 recalls2015: 1 complaints, 12 recalls2016: 2 complaints, 6 recalls2017: 1 complaints, 6 recalls2018: 0 complaints, 4 recalls2019: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2021: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2022: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2023: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2024: 0 complaints, 2 recalls20052007200920112013201520172019202120232024
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2024 M2——200000
2023 M2——200000
2022 M2——130000
2021 M2——281000
2020 M2——200000
2019 M2——110000
2018 M2——400000
2017 M2——610000
2016 M2——620000
2015 M2——1210000
2014 M2——1111000
2013 M2——810000
2012 M2——920000
2011 M2——1700000
2010 M2——1710000
2009 M2——1531100
2008 M2——1010000
2007 M2——721100
2006 M2——530000
2005 M2——200000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine7
  • Electrical system5
  • Tires4
  • Power train4
  • Service brakes, air3
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Unknown or other3
  • Service brakes2