2023 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 2023 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.
2023 Freightliner M2 recalls (2)
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Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
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 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 M2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 M2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 M2 | 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 2023 Freightliner M2?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Freightliner M2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.