2013 Freightliner MT55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 24, 2013 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MT55 years
Not enough data 5th of 19 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2013 Freightliner MT55 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2013 Freightliner MT55 recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmissionDec 16, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V634000 · 255 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Freightliner MT55?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Freightliner MT55?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 Freightliner MT55 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT55 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.