Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 13 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 #26V635000 Insulation May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V066000 Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V760000 Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V601000 Loose Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V603000 Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V295000 Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V187000 Brake Light Failure from Software Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V668000 Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V571000 Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V402000 Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V393000 Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V335000 Park Brake May Fail or Engage Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 shows significant issues with steering and brake systems, as reflected in recalls for steering gearboxes, tie rod assembly, and brake systems. These critical safety recalls drive the below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie rod | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| Steering gearbox | 30,000–70,000 miles | $750–$1,300 | common |
| Air brake system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
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
- Tire rotation and inspection
- Brake pad and rotor check
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Wheel alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Play in steering
- Inconsistent braking
- Unresponsive steering
- Air brake noise
- Brake warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.