AI Damage2020 Freightliner 114SD: common problems
The maker issued 158 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 158
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
- Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
- Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
- CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement
- Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
- Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and Diagnosticlink Issue
- CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST)
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
- Technical Service Bulletin for SAS01T to SAS03T Replacement Information
NHTSA lists 158 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 2020 Freightliner 114SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 158 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Freightliner 114SD?
NHTSA lists 158 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 2020 Freightliner 114SD 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 2020 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.