Freightliner MT45G: problems, complaints, bulletins

Summary for the Freightliner MT45G across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 28 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.

Model years

Year	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)	YouTube repair videos
2018	0	0	28	0

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	0	0	18
Engine and cooling	0	0	3
Fuel system	0	0	3
Engine	0	0	2
Electrical system	0	0	1
Suspension	0	0	1
Other	0	0	1

What to check before buying

Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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.

2020–2024 · 10195659 · 2018 SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
2015–2019 · 10128813 · 2018 14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
2015–2019 · 10128812 · 2018 14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
2015–2019 · 10128811 · 2018 14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
2015–2019 · 10128809 · 2018 713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
2015–2019 · 10128808 · 2018 715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
2015–2019 · 10128807 · 2018 714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
2015–2019 · 10128806 · 2018 712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
2015–2019 · 10128789 · 2018 14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
2015–2019 · 10128788 · 2018 14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
2015–2019 · 10128787 · 2018 14-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
2015–2019 · 10128785 · 2018 14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2

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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.