AI Damage2018 Freightliner Business Class M2: common problems
The maker issued 172 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 172
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Technical Service Bulletin for Grote OEM and Alliance Aftermarket Headlamp Replacement
- Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
- Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
- Revised Field Service Campaign for Beverage Body Frame Rail 50 KSI
- Technical Service Bulletin for New Grill Design
- Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and Diagnosticlink Issue
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
- Important Campaign Information letter for SF695 – Campaign Replaced by F1012
- CX Advocate for repairing seat occupancy sensor (TSB 91-016-FTL)
- CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault
- 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.
NHTSA lists 172 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Business Class M2 2016307 sources
- Business Class M2 2017306 sources
- Business Class M2 2019181 sources
- Business Class M2 2020202 sources
- Business Class M2 2021200 sources
- Business Class M2 2022151 sources
- Business Class M2 2023165 sources
- Business Class M2 2024215 sources
- Business Class M2 2025195 sources
- Business Class M2 2026104 sources
- Business Class M2 202722 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 172 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2?
NHTSA lists 172 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 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 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 2018 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.