Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #13V634000 Hybrid Transmission Software NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V405000 Perpendicular Air Tank Mounting Brackets NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V074000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V173000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V472000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V322000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V178000 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SWITCHES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 faces several recalls affecting critical systems, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Significant issues include the automatic transmission, engine, and steering. Additionally, the vehicle has recalls for engine cooling and exterior lighting systems, posing potential operational and safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| automatic transmission | 50,000–100,000 miles | $3,000–$6,000 | common |
| engine software | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| air tank brackets | 40,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering column | 70,000–130,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system check
- Steering system check
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent brake lights
- Unusual transmission shifts
- Steering looseness
- Engine performance issues
- Abnormal engine shutdowns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.