Freightliner M2 years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner M2 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner M2 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Freightliner M2 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Freightliner M2 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine7
- Brakes6
- Electrical5
- Transmission4
- Tires4
- Acceleration3
- Driver assistance2
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Lights1
- Body1
Freightliner M2 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 3 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 8 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Transmission | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 2 | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Brakes | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Engine | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Brakes | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 15 | 1 | ||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Brakes | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Body | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2006 | - | 3 | Brakes | 5 | 0 |
Recalls 44
Questions about the Freightliner M2
What years of the Freightliner M2 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner M2 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner M2?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner M2?
Engine, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (6) and electrical (5).
How many recalls does the Freightliner M2 have?
44 recalls between 2006 and 2022. The 2011 model year has the most, with 17.
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