Reliability & cost of ownership
Mack Cv Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Mack Cv? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Mack Cv problems by model year
9 recall entries and 4 owner complaints on file across 2 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cv | 4 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2003 Cv | 5 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Mack Cv, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine and engine cooling2 complaints
- structure1 complaint
- service brakes1 complaint
- air1 complaint
- fuel system1 complaint
- diesel1 complaint