Mack LR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 15 safety recalls on file for the Mack LR, across 16 model years (2010–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, diesel.
Mack LR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No LR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 LR: 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 Mack LR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mack LR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LR | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 LR | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2023 LR | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 LR | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2020 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 LR | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2018 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 LR | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 LR | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2014 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 LR | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mack LR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (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 Mack LR?
Fuel System, Diesel, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mack LR have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.