AI Damage2023 Freightliner 122SD: common problems
The maker issued 59 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 59
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
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
- CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
NHTSA lists 59 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 2023 Freightliner 122SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 59 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Freightliner 122SD?
NHTSA lists 59 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 2023 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 2023 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.