AI Damage2025 Mack MD (gasoline): common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- 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.
- CBR - When an OTA (Over-The-Air) job starts to program the VECU blocks the starter relay out, if the job…
CBR - When an OTA (Over-The-Air) job starts to program the VECU blocks the starter relay out, if the job ends in a Critical failure, the vehicle will remain in Safe State.
- CBR - To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP file will need to downloaded
- CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office…
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
- Frame lean can be caused by several seemingly isolated possibilities
The two most common are suspension and frame assembly issues.
- Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned…
Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual…
- CBR
To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- CBR
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
- CBR
Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mack MD (gasoline)?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Mack MD (gasoline)?
NHTSA lists 8 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 2025 Mack MD (gasoline) 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 2025 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.