AI Damage2022 Freightliner 122SD: common problems
The maker issued 61 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 61
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 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.
- 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.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Fleet Communications for Hood Tilt CPC update and OI Comfort Mode parameters
- CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)
- 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 TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates
- Revised Customer Service Annoucement for No Trouble Found Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- Technical Service Bulletin for Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks
NHTSA lists 61 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Freightliner 122SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 61 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Freightliner 122SD?
NHTSA lists 61 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 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 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.