2026 Freightliner 108SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 108SD years
- Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Freightliner 108SD so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2026 Freightliner 108SD recalls (4)
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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.
Service brakes, air:critical fasteners; service brakes, air:disc:caliper
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Steering:critical fasteners; steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
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 | 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 |
| 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 2026 Freightliner 108SD?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Freightliner 108SD?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.