2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Business Class M2 106V years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Business Class M2 106V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 108,938 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 108,938 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 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.
We have been advised that our vehicle needed $13,887.363 in engine repairs due to a faulty design of the original fuel injectors. The original injector problem caused excessive carbon build up and valve wear. This resulted in the need to replace the head and the itemized repairs on the attached…
Other Freightliner Business Class M2 106V years
← 2007 Business Class M2 106V · 2011 Business Class M2 106V →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Business Class M2 106V | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Business Class M2 106V | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.