Freightliner problems, recalls & safety data
Every Freightliner model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
130
NHTSA owner complaints
437
recall campaigns
49
defect investigations
3
models with problem data
Freightliner models
Most reported problem areas across Freightliner vehicles
Power Train 25Engine and Engine Cooling 22Forward Collision Avoidance 21Steering 18Service Brakes 17Electrical System 10Tires 8Vehicle Speed Control 8
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsEngineering Analysis EA25006 · opened Oct 23, 2025 · open
- EVDM connector plate separationPreliminary Evaluation PE24032 · opened Nov 5, 2024 · closed Jun 10, 2025
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsPreliminary Evaluation PE23010 · opened May 26, 2023 · closed Oct 23, 2025
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Engine Electrical Wiring Harness ChafePreliminary Evaluation PE21004 · opened Feb 25, 2021 · closed Jan 14, 2025