Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 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 #26V660000 Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V760000 Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V504000 Intermediate Steering Shaft Welds May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V668000 Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V299000 Vehicle May Understeer/FMVSS 136 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V919000 Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V554000 Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V394000 Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Bolt NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 shows significant risk due to multiple recalls, including issues with steering, suspension, and electronic stability control. These problems suggest potential safety concerns and potential high-cost repairs, lowering its reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 0–50,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| steering shaft | 0–50,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| engine control module | 0–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| brake system | 0–50,000 miles | $800–$1,600 | 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
- Tire rotations
- Alignment checks
- Coolant system maintenance
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play or noise
- Inconsistent braking response
- Engine stalls or surges
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.