2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown5 100%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS”
NHTSA complaint #11586761, filed 2024-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V370000May 14, 2019Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tankCovers: Freightliner M2 Business Class 2018–2019, M2 2005–2017, Cascadia 2013–2019 +12 more
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500…
- 17V452000Jul 17, 2017EquipmentCovers: Freightliner M2 Business Class 2018, Cascadia 2018, Western Star 4700 2018 +3 more
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Recall details for the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 141 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10163487Jun 26, 2019Engine cooling. Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference
- 10163474Jun 7, 2019Engine cooling. Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference Field Service Campaign
- 10163473Jun 5, 2019Steering. Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
- 10160771Mar 8, 2019Electrical system. D19M3 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Software Reprogramming
- 10160707Mar 8, 2019Electrical system. sbu54056 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
- 10158009Feb 28, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
- 10156357Feb 28, 2019Engine. Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
- 10158124Nov 30, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Field Service Campaign-D18M2 - REVISION 1 GHG17 Detroit DD13® Software Reprogramming and Emission Label Replacement for Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI®)
- 10156476Nov 30, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. Field Service Campaign D18M2 GHG17 GHG17 Detroit? DD13® Software Reprogramming and Emission Label Replacement for Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI®)
Other model years of the Freightliner M2 Business Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner M2 Business Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.