Mack RD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Mack RD, across 8 model years (1996–2004). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Mack RD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 RD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Mack RD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 RD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 RD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 RD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 RD | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2000 RD | 2 | 5 | — | Suspension | |
| 1999 RD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1998 RD | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 RD | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mack RD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (2), 1996 (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 RD?
Suspension, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mack RD have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.