Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Freightliner M2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Freightliner M2 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #15V112000 Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V186000 Sure Power DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V080000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V465000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V455000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V287000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V146000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V444000 DUAL DRIVE AIR LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V341000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V339000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V189000 LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V451000 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V428000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL (DD13) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V220000 QUICK RELEASE VALVES/HALDEX/MERITOR WABCO NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Freightliner M2 shows an average reliability with issues primarily centered on the engine, air braking system, and fuel pump. While there are concerns, widespread catastrophic failures aren't common, supporting this rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $4,000–$8,000 | common |
| Air brake system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel pump | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 inspection and service
- Engine coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Battery health check
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hard starting engine
- Air brake warning light
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Irregular brake pedal feel
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Freightliner M2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.