Freightliner 108SD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 52 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner 108SD, across 17 model years (2010–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Freightliner 108SD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 108SD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 108SD: 1 complaint, 10 recalls
- 2017 108SD: 1 complaint, 8 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 108SD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner 108SD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 108SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2025 108SD | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2024 108SD | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 108SD | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2022 108SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 108SD | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2020 108SD | 1 | 10 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 108SD | 0 | 15 | — | — | |
| 2018 108SD | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2017 108SD | 1 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 108SD | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2015 108SD | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2014 108SD | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2013 108SD | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2012 108SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2011 108SD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 108SD | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner 108SD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (1), 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 108SD?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner 108SD have?
52 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.