2022 Freightliner 114sdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 Freightliner 114sd, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-919 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Freightliner 114sd has problems

2 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
Exterior lighting20
Electrical system10

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

9 recalls

2022 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.

54%repaired · 2026 Q3

Suspension: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-760 · Nov 4, 2025 · 18,783 vehicles · 10,229 repaired

Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 24V-668 · Sep 10, 2024 · 16,890 vehicles · 15,304 repaired

Risk. Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2025 Q1

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 23V-237 · Apr 4, 2023 · 57,504 vehicles · 32,492 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 23V-073 · Feb 10, 2023 · 70,167 vehicles · 48,165 repaired

Risk. Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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47%repaired · 2025 Q1

Tires

Recall 22V-919 · Dec 12, 2022 · 49 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2025 Q3

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 22V-817 · Nov 1, 2022 · 219,390 vehicles · 173,424 repaired

Risk. Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-965 · Dec 13, 2021 · 2,843 vehicles · 1,930 repaired

Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2023 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 21V-369 · May 19, 2021 · 8,482 vehicles · 6,562 repaired

Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2023 Q1

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 21V-256 · Apr 12, 2021 · 12,470 vehicles · 9,489 repaired

Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, 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

2022 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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In owners' words

What 114sd owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the contact was informed by another driver that the turn signals and the high beam headlights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the exterior lighting failed to function properly, making…
Complaint 11660416 · May 12, 2025 · 22,000 miles
My problems are the same as what is listed in recall 21V-00H. I have experienced a loss of rear turn singles, brake lights not working, wind shield wipers going off no mater of switch position. The lack of rear lighting can in increase the possibility of a crash.
Complaint 11488502 · Oct 8, 2022

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