2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Business Class M2 106V years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V. That is the most of any Business Class M2 106V model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 156,744 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 156,744 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 145,488 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling 2,000 my 2005-2008 business class m2 106 vocational trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lights, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles did not have front side reflex reflectors installed.
Risk: Under certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On or about december 24, 2013 the driver of the 2006 freightliner m2 106 noticed a burning smell followed by smoke while he was operating the truck. The driver indicated the smoke began coming from the seam where the cowl and hood meet, offset right of the center of the truck. The driver said the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2 106v. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed the cruise control would not deactivate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact stated the brake lights would not illuminate when pressure was applied to the…
Other Freightliner Business Class M2 106V years
← 2005 Business Class M2 106V · 2007 Business Class M2 106V →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Business Class M2 106V | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Business Class M2 106V model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.