2008 Freightliner MT45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT45 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Freightliner MT45. That ranks 3rd out of 20 MT45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Freightliner MT45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Freightliner MT45 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Risk: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Risk: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner 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.
I have a freightliner step van and i work for fedex. I bought this van brand new almost two years ago and ever since i started driving it i noticed that the suspension was terrible. The vehicle push and pulls all over the road, the front end makes noises like something is loose, and it sways all…
Other Freightliner MT45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 MT45 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 MT45 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 MT45 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner MT45?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Freightliner MT45?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Freightliner MT45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT45 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.