AI Damage2022 Freightliner 108SD: common problems
The maker issued 120 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 120
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with…
Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with Reversing Events (Aborts)
- Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
- CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)
- CX Advocate for 1810/02 ABS longitudinal acceleration fault (TSB-54-104-WST,TSB-54-379-FTL)
- Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
- Fleet Communications for parts bulletin on Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
- Fleet Communications for TSB-54-379-FTL & TSB-54-104-WST ESC warning lamp and ECU replacement
- My Communications for Alliance EX Value Brake Drum
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement
- Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement
- Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
- Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
NHTSA lists 120 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Freightliner 108SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 120 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Freightliner 108SD?
NHTSA lists 120 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Freightliner 108SD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.