AI DamageFreightliner Business Class M2: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner Business Class M2 across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 749 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 486 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 468 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 356 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 327 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 246 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 26 |
What to check before buying
- 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.
- 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.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- My Communications for New Daimler Truck Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Coming to Freightliner Plus…
- CX Advocate for Cab/Chassis MFG Updates
- CX Advocate for Chelsea PTO Quality Notice (TSB 26-059 FTL, TSB-26-010 WST)
- CX Advocate for Incorrectly Enabled Bulb-Out w/ Body Builder Lighting Connection (TSB-54-385-FTL &…
- Technical Service Bulletin for Backup Lamp Warning
- Revised important Campaign Information letter for Loves Travel Shops Authorized Campaign Program for SF732
- Revised Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Revised Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with…
- Important Campaign Information letter for SF735 - Campaign Reactivated
- Technical Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure
- Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for Odometer Pause & PTO Mode Delay with Customer Installed SSPTO &…
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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.