repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Freightliner Business Class M2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, most often about the power train. It is covered by 14 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 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 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
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Tires
Risk. Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
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.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes, air: drum
Risk. A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
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 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing.
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
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing 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 Business Class M2 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 Business Class M2 median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Business Class M2 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Meritor T-Case coating has failed internally. Coating has come off and is clogging the oil pump pick up tube. This can lead to catastrophic failure of the transfer case components.
Own a 2021 Business Class M2?
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