Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V924000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V067000 Transmission Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V214000 Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V503000 Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V402000 Check Valve Missing from Air Brake System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V634000 Axle Capacity may Exceed Hub Capacity NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V206000 Reduced Braking Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V859000 Front Driveshaft may Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V617000 10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V586000 Rear Brake Calipers may Contact Spring Suspension NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V185000 Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V094000 Incorrect Brake Boost Pump Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V758000 Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V659000 Loss Of Clutch Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 has several recalls related to critical systems like brakes and power trains, which could lead to serious driving issues. Combined with owner complaints about the electrical system, its overall reliability is below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Tie Rod Assembly | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| Oil Cooler Lines | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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 change every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system check annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine shutdowns
- Brake performance issues
- Vibrations during braking
- Transmission fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.