repaired · 2025 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Freightliner M2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Freightliner M2. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-238 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Freightliner M2 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, 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
2023 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2023 M2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.