Freightliner 114SD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 66 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner 114SD, across 20 model years (2007–2026). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Freightliner 114SD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 114SD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 114SD: 2 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2012 114SD: 2 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2023 114SD: 1 complaint, 7 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 114SD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner 114SD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 114SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2025 114SD | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2024 114SD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2023 114SD | 1 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2022 114SD | 2 | 9 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2021 114SD | 0 | 14 | — | — | |
| 2020 114SD | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2019 114SD | 0 | 17 | — | — | |
| 2018 114SD | 0 | 13 | — | — | |
| 2017 114SD | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2016 114SD | 0 | 15 | — | — | |
| 2015 114SD | 0 | 15 | — | — | |
| 2014 114SD | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2013 114SD | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2012 114SD | 2 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 114SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2010 114SD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 114SD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 114SD | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 114SD | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner 114SD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (2), 2012 (2), 2023 (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 114SD?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner 114SD have?
66 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.