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2014 Freightliner MT55Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Freightliner MT55, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-640 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Freightliner MT55 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
Air bags10

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

2 recalls

2014 Freightliner MT55 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.

63%repaired · 2015 Q2

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 13V-640 · Dec 20, 2013 · 62 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 13V-634 · Dec 16, 2013 · 255 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, 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

2014 vs. every other MT55 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 MT55 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What MT55 owners report

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

OUR 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN HAS AIRBAG RECALLS THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THERE ARE NO FREIGHTLINER DEALERS IN NEW YORK STATE. IN OTHER STATES THE RECALL CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF AT A MERCEDES BENZ DEALER BUT NOT IN NEW YORK STATE! I AM LOCATED IN ROCHESTER N.Y. AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WE HAVE TO…
Complaint 11387826 · Jan 13, 2021

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