2017 Freightliner 114sdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Freightliner 114sd. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-370 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Freightliner 114sd 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.

10 recalls

2017 Freightliner 114sd 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 →

20%repaired · 2022 Q3

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 20V-525 · Aug 31, 2020 · 1,074 vehicles · 219 repaired

Risk. Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2023 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-370 · May 14, 2019 · 741 vehicles · 105 repaired

Risk. An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2020 Q4

Steering

Recall 18V-913 · Dec 19, 2018 · 501 vehicles · 316 repaired

Risk. Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-353 · May 29, 2018 · 8,741 vehicles · 6,557 repaired

Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2018 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 17V-402 · Jun 26, 2017 · 1,550 vehicles · 908 repaired

Risk. A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2018 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 17V-043 · Jan 19, 2017 · 769 vehicles · 340 repaired

Risk. Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 16V-658 · Sep 13, 2016 · 251 vehicles · 250 repaired

Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2018 Q1

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 16V-634 · Aug 31, 2016 · 156 vehicles · 137 repaired

Risk. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased 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 →

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

2017 vs. every other 114sd 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 114sd median. How we score

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