2017 Freightliner 1085D Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 1085D years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Freightliner 1085D. That is the most of any 1085D model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Freightliner 1085D problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~100,000 mi
Steering1 · ~100,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%100,000——
Steering1100%100,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Freightliner 1085D recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Freightliner 1085D.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle's crash avoidance system has sensor near front licsence plate.during rain snow dawn dusk conditions sensor malfunctions.fleet mechanic at usf holland recommends to get out and clean when malfunctions.problem being it malfunctions in dangerous conditions.march 16 2018 approximately 5am on 94…

Service Brakes · received May 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11096982

Other Freightliner 1085D years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201710
2015 1085D01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Freightliner 1085D?

Owners most often report service brakes, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Freightliner 1085D?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Freightliner 1085D a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1085D model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.