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2012 Freightliner 108sdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Freightliner 108sd. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-896 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 31%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Freightliner 108sd has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2012 Freightliner 108sd recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

31%repaired · 2024 Q1

Tires

Recall 21V-896 · Nov 17, 2021 · 307 vehicles · 96 repaired

Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2017 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 16V-206 · Apr 12, 2016 · 702 vehicles · 455 repaired

Risk. Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2015 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 13V-074 · Mar 4, 2013 · 161 vehicles · 73 repaired

Risk. If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: quick release valve

Recall 12V-178 · Apr 24, 2012 · 3,116 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other 108sd year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 108sd median. How we score

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