2019 Freightliner M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Not enough data 8th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Freightliner M2. That ranks 8th out of 20 M2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2019 Freightliner M2 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% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Freightliner M2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
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.
Rocker arm failure. Detroit released repair at no cost on the DD15 and up but not on the DD5 when they have the exact same problem and design and parts as the larger engines and they know that it is a problem.
Other Freightliner M2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 M2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 M2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 M2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 M2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 M2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 M2 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 M2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2013 M2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 M2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 M2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 M2 | 1 | 17 |
| 2009 M2 | 3 | 15 |
| 2008 M2 | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 M2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 M2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 M2 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Freightliner M2?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner M2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Freightliner M2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.