2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,198miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,198 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while traveling 60 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the dealer was contacted who suggested the fuel filter be replaced. The vehicle started and was driven to a parking lot where the fuel filter was changed. Three days later, vehicle began to run rough and was taken to a local dealership who replaced an injector. The vehicle stalled again and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, and the oil pump, injectors, turbo, and radiator filters were replaced but the problem persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165180, filed 2006-08, 42,198 milesRelated recalls
- 12V074000Feb 28, 2012Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and…Covers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2006–2013, Columbia 2006–2013, Century 2006–2013 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10187830Feb 19, 2021Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very…
- 10141701Feb 26, 2018sb2062 Removing the Shipping Plate from the Fan Hub on ISB Engines
- 10141699Feb 26, 2018sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698Feb 26, 2018sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141675Feb 26, 2018sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141672Feb 26, 2018sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- 10041591Dec 1, 2011Freightliner: contamination of air intake. *pe updated 2/28/12.
- 10039609May 1, 2011Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump.
- 10037142Oct 1, 2010Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The plastic engine coolant line may not be sufficient under certain temperatures resulting in…
- 10030872Jul 1, 2009Freightliner: some trucks have been found with incorrect sealing of air intake duct assemblies, allowing unfiltered air to bypass the air cleaner. Loose duct connections or dirt…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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