Freightliner MT-45 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner MT-45, across 20 model years (1995–2014). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Freightliner MT-45 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No MT-45 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 MT-45: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2000 MT-45: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2008 MT-45: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Freightliner MT-45 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner MT-45 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 MT-45 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 MT-45 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 MT-45 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 MT-45 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 MT-45 | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2007 MT-45 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 MT-45 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 MT-45 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 MT-45 | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2001 MT-45 | 1 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 MT-45 | 2 | 5 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1999 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 MT-45 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1995 MT-45 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner MT-45 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2), 2000 (2), 2008 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner MT-45?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner MT-45 have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.