2022 Freightliner M2 recalls and problems

The 2022 Freightliner M2 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 14 M2 model years — 4th most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
14,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Visibility

Apr 4, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V237000 · 57,504 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Seats1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2022 vs. other Freightliner M2 years

2006: 3 complaints20062007: 2 complaints2008: 1 complaints20082009: 3 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172019: 1 complaints2021: 8 complaints202182022: 3 complaints20223

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Freightliner M2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Freightliner M2, the latest from Apr 4, 2023 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Freightliner M2?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), forward collision avoidance (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.