Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Freightliner 108SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Freightliner 108SD has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V896000 Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V370000 Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V913000 Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V353000 Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V402000 Check Valve Missing from Air Brake System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V043000 Unresponsive Instrument Clusters and Turn Signals NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V634000 Axle Capacity may Exceed Hub Capacity NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V206000 Reduced Braking Power NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Freightliner 108SD has a moderate number of recall campaigns (8) and only a single owner complaint, suggesting some reliability concerns but limited owner feedback. The recall data focuses on tire, brake, steering, and electrical issues. The complaint data is too limited for a definitive reliability assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Steering components | Unknown | $600–$1,800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery checks and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal softness
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unresponsive turn signals
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Freightliner 108SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.