2023 Freightliner 108SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 108SD years
- Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2023 Freightliner 108SD so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2023 Freightliner 108SD recalls (5)
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Fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022-2027 FCCC XCM, FCCC XCR, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2024-2027 FCCC XCS and FCCC XBS vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1042.
Suspension:critical fasteners
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.
Steering
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-937.
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.
Other Freightliner 108SD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 108SD | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 108SD | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 108SD | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 108SD | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 108SD | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 108SD | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 108SD | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 108SD | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 108SD | 1 | 8 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Freightliner 108SD?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Freightliner 108SD?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Freightliner 108SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 108SD model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.