Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Freightliner M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Freightliner M2 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V370000 Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V343000 Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V220000 Brake Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V465000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V455000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V146000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V341000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Freightliner M2 faces various significant recalls, particularly concerning the engine and air brakes, indicating reliability concerns. The limited owner complaints suggest potential underreporting or a smaller sample size, but multiple recalls indicate critical issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $4,000–$7,000 | common |
| air brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| intake air grid heater | 75,000–125,000 miles | $500–$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 change
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Brake warning light
- Unusual engine noises
- Decreased braking efficiency
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Freightliner M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.