2023 Freightliner 114sdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Freightliner 114sd, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 7 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 2023 Freightliner 114sd has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

7 recalls

2023 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 →

48%repaired · 2025 Q2

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 23V-238 · Apr 4, 2023 · 306 vehicles · 147 repaired

Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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67%repaired · 2024 Q4

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 22V-722 · Sep 28, 2022 · 36 vehicles · 24 repaired

Risk. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2024 Q2

Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Recall 22V-554 · Jul 29, 2022 · 1,375 vehicles · 1,044 repaired

Risk. Unexpected engine shut down can increase 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

2023 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The drive shaft fwd carrier bearing was missing 2 of the 3 bolt that hold it to the cross member. Being held with one bolt change the center line of the drive shaft moving towards the driver's side of the truck this resulted the the drive shaft rubbing on a air tank hanger. I do have pictures. It…
Complaint 11514515 · Mar 29, 2023

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