Freightliner 122SD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner 122SD, across 11 model years (2013–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Freightliner 122SD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 122SD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 122SD: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2018 122SD: 1 complaint, 8 recalls
- 2013 122SD: 1 complaint, 0 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 122SD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner 122SD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 122SD | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 122SD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 122SD | 1 | 6 | — | Tires | |
| 2020 122SD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2019 122SD | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2018 122SD | 1 | 8 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 122SD | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2016 122SD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 122SD | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2014 122SD | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2013 122SD | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner 122SD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (1), 2018 (1), 2013 (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 122SD?
Tires, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner 122SD have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.