repaired · 2023 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Freightliner 122sdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Freightliner 122sd, most often about the tires. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-214 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Freightliner 122sd has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2018 Freightliner 122sd 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 · 2022 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
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.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Engine: diesel
Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 vs. every other 122sd 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 122sd median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What 122sd owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
tread separation on brand new steer tires, this truck and another with 11000.00$ damage. the tires are a goodyear marathon lhs 11r/22.5. all tires failed built in cali columbia. sent tire to goodyear and they rejected claim twice. independent dealers plural all confirm tread separation due to…
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