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2017 Freightliner M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Freightliner M2, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-370 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 14%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage180kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Freightliner M2 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
Power train10

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

6 recalls

2017 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.

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Exterior lighting

Recall 21V-528 · Jul 13, 2021 · 1 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting

Recall 21V-484 · Jun 24, 2021 · 89 vehicles · 89 repaired

Risk. The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2023 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-370 · May 14, 2019 · 741 vehicles · 105 repaired

Risk. An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q2

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-353 · May 9, 2019 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 18V-094 · Feb 5, 2018 · 66 vehicles · 55 repaired

Risk. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-739 · Nov 20, 2017 · 298 vehicles · 208 repaired

Risk. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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

2017 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

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In owners' words

What M2 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and slammed into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality and the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Range…
Complaint 11639126 · Jan 28, 2025 · 180,000 miles

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