AI Damage2019 Freightliner 122SD: common problems
The maker issued 99 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 99
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test…
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top…
Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change…
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management.
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair…
- Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- CX Advocate for NFD fill plugs
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change…
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. Description of Revisions: The bulletin replaces the version dated…
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3 - Campaign Reactivated and Extended
Field Service Campaign D23M3 - GHG17 DETROITTM DD16® Vibration Damper Replacement has been extended for an additional 6 months.
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
- CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
NHTSA lists 99 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 2019 Freightliner 122SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 99 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Freightliner 122SD?
NHTSA lists 99 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 2019 Freightliner 122SD 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 2019 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.