Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V924000 Unexpected Engine Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V484000 License Plate Not Illuminated Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V067000 Transmission Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V466000 Engine Harness May Contact and Chafe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V214000 Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108 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 #18V251000 Incorrect Brake Caliper Orientation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V402000 Check Valve Missing from Air Brake System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V043000 Unresponsive Instrument Clusters and Turn Signals NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V824000 Incomplete Adhesion may cause Tread Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V666000 Instrument Cluster Warning Incorrect/FMVSS 101/105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V658000 Incorrectly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts 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
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$17,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 faces several recalls for issues spanning engine, exterior lighting, electrical systems, and brakes. While the vehicle exhibits some serious recall issues, the complaint data suggests relatively minimal owner-reported problems, balancing it with an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine harness | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Transmission oil cooler line | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Rear brake caliper | 60,000–110,000 miles | $500–$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 and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Inspect brakes and suspension annually
- Transmission service every 40,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Brake caliper contact with suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.