Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V214000 Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V074000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V478000 DIESEL FUEL LEAK/DETROIT DIESEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V472000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V178000 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SWITCHES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V154000 POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/TAIL LAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V137000 8K THIN SPINDLE-NUT/ARVINMERITOR/AXLE ALLIANCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V113000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V530000 FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/HOLLAND SIMPLEX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V335000 FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER/DAVCO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V316000 REAR SUSPENSION CENTER CASTING/TUFTRAC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V306000 STEERING ARM/TIE ROD ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V302000 SR-7 SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY/BENDIX/PARKER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V266000 YORK GREASE FILLED HUBS/ARVINMERITOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V169000 SPINDLE NUT ADJUSTMENT/ARVINMERITOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V055000 PARK BRAKE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V205000 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES/BENDIX NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 17 recall campaigns, indicating prevalent issues across multiple systems. Despite only four owner complaints, the high number of recalls suggests significant reliability concerns. However, the evidence on specific failure rates is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic brakes | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
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.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Brake system inspection
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Fuel filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Dashboard brake warning light
- Steering vibration
- Engine coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.