repaired · 2023 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
2007 Freightliner M2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Freightliner M2, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-220 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Freightliner M2 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2007 Freightliner 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.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Brake lights: switch
Risk. If the primary brake air system fails causing the truck to rely on the secondary brake air system, the brakes lights may not illuminate when the brakes are…
no report yet
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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
2007 vs. every other 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 M2 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Freightliner M2, and the recalls they led to.
- PDM FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What M2 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER DOING THE RUN, THE BUS WAS PARKED INSIDE THE SHOP FOR THE NIGHT. THE DRIVER LEFT AND WITHIN 10- 15 MINUTES LATER THE COMPLETE SHOP WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE GRID HEATER AREA. THE SHOP AND TWO BUSSES WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *TR
Own a 2007 M2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.