2020 Freightliner M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Not enough data 15th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Freightliner M2 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 Freightliner M2 recalls (2)
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Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
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.
Other Freightliner M2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 M2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 M2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 M2 | 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 2020 Freightliner M2?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Freightliner M2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.