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2022 Freightliner M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Freightliner M2, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-237 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Freightliner M2 has problems

3 complaints 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
Engine10
Forward collision avoidance10
Seats10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2022 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.

57%repaired · 2025 Q1

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 23V-237 · Apr 4, 2023 · 57,504 vehicles · 32,492 repaired

Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing 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

2022 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
In owners' words

What M2 owners report

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

The contact's company owns a 2022 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front driver seat was not steady and would rock to the side (left and right) and the front passenger recliner was not stable. The contact took the semi truck to the local dealer but was unable to repair…
Complaint 11535532 · Jul 31, 2023 · 14,000 miles

Own a 2022 M2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.