2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Not sure if it is a malfunction or not. Can not verify. Seller mentioned: “Allison Automatic Transmission will not shift from Neutral to Drive or Reverse unless you hit the brake”. It does shift w/o braking. This seems like it would be a safety issue but Freightliner Techs can not verify. Vehicle is new to me and has not been inspected yet although I did consult Freigthliner tech via phone. No warning lights related. Operates fine otherwise.”
NHTSA complaint #11432993, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 08V137000Mar 25, 2008Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner…Covers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2001–2008, Sterling Acterra 2001–2008, Fccc B2 2001–2008 +1 more
- 05V551000Dec 6, 2005On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture.Covers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2006, Columbia 2006, Century 2006 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184785Dec 23, 2020Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North…
- 10181049Oct 7, 2020Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number…
- 10141696Feb 26, 2018sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10029985Apr 1, 2009Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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