Freightliner 1085D Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Freightliner 1085D, across 2 model years (2015–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Freightliner 1085D years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 1085D model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 1085D: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Freightliner 1085D problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Freightliner 1085D model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 1085D | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 1085D | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner 1085D years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner 1085D?
Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner 1085D have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.