repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Freightliner 108sdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Freightliner 108sd. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-896 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Freightliner 108sd has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Link: connection
Risk. Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Tires
Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Axle: spindle
Risk. A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2021 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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