2016 Freightliner MT55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Freightliner MT55. That is the most of any MT55 model year in the database (19 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Freightliner MT55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Freightliner MT55 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:module; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
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 been supplied with a number of these turn signal switches that have a failure in the left rear output. There is no indication to the driver that the left rear turn/hazard signal is not working. The only manufacturer identification I have is MPR, these are supplied by UPS.
Other Freightliner MT55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 MT55 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 MT55 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 MT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 MT55 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Freightliner MT55?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Freightliner MT55?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.