Model year

2017 Freightliner 108SD

Truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Nov 7, 2022 to Nov 7, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year813k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2017 truck
Severity index0.02017 trucks average 30.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Freightliner 108SD peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2017 Freightliner 108SD name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Freightliner 108SD

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Freightliner 108SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-896Nov 17, 2021Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturerTires307Part replacement
19V-370May 14, 2019Vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacityBrakes741Not stated
18V-913Dec 19, 2018Affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm boltsSteering501Repair or modification
18V-353May 29, 2018Brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosenBrakes8,741Repair or modification
17V-402Jun 26, 2017Affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valveBrakes1,550Repair or modification
17V-043Jan 19, 2017Affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clustersElectrical system769Part replacement
16V-634Aug 31, 2016These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacityPowertrain156Part replacement
16V-206Apr 12, 2016Rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspensionBrakes702Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Freightliner 108SD

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 7, 2022Failure Nov 5, 2022Pompano Beach, FLElectrical system, Engine

    Engine lights comes on and truck loses power and shuts down by itself. Truck was taken to dealer to be fixed, it happed arounf 5 times already and no one can find teh problem.

    NHTSA complaint 11492589
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

387 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SS 3124-FTL Apr 15, 2026 · Other
    Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
  • FleetCom_Oil Plug Loc Dec 11, 2025 · Other
    Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
  • SS3124-FTL Jun 4, 2025 · Other
    Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and Diagnosticlink Issue
  • CXA 3_25_NOx Mar 20, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
  • CXA 2_25_Turbo Oil Drain Feb 20, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
  • CXA 2_25_NOx Feb 20, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
  • CXA 1_16_Turbo Oil Drain Jan 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
  • CXA 1_16_Seat Occupancy Jan 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for repairing seat occupancy sensor (TSB 91-016-FTL)
  • CXA 1_16_NOx Jan 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
  • CXA 1_16_DD13 Altitude Jan 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault.
  • CXA 1_16_CARB Truck Chec Jan 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
  • TSB35-039-FTL Dec 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
  • TSB35-039-FTL Nov 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management.
  • CXA 11_21_M2, SD Transfer Nov 21, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed (SS 3155-FTL)
  • CXA 11_21_CARB Truck Chec Nov 21, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
  • WI24-019 Nov 11, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
    Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
  • TSB91-016-FTL Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Bulletin for Repairing Seat Occupancy Sensor for ISRI, SEARS and National Truck Seats
  • CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec Oct 17, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
  • SS3155-FTL Oct 22, 2024 · Other
    Service Solution for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed
  • SS1023366-Detroit Oct 1, 2024 · Other
    Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
  • PB01-009 Oct 23, 2024 · Other
    Parts Bulletin for Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM) Kit Replacement
  • CXA 9_24_NFD fill plug Sep 19, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for NFD fill plugs
  • SS1023366-Detroit Sep 16, 2024 · Other
    Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
  • TSB35-039-FTL Aug 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. Description of Revisions: The bulletin replaces the version dated 05/14/2024. Creation date has been updated.
  • CXA 7_24_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
  • TSB35-039-FTL Jul 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. Description of Revisions: The bulletin replaces the version dated 05/14/2024. Creation date has been updated.
  • CXA 06_24_NOx Jun 21, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
  • VSWP Customer Letter May 21, 2024 · Other
    Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
  • MYCOM_05142024-1 May 15, 2024 · Other
    My Communications for SSI DEF Header Warranty Policy Extension for B6 7 Engines Model Years 2017-2021
  • TSB35-042-FTL May 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Bulletin for New Final Drive Over Heat Diagnostic
  • TSB35-039-FTL May 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
  • CumminsB6.7SSI Apr 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Extended Warranty Policy for certain Cummins B6.7 engines with SSI DEF headers for EPA and CARB Emissions Reporting
  • ICI24-006 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population
  • FL974 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Confirm' has been ad…
  • FL974 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage
  • SB54-295 Jul 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Replacing an Auto Baud Rate Detecting Bulkhead Module with a Fixed Baud Rate BHM. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 02/01/2016. Information about auto baud rate connections has been …
  • SB49-042 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.
  • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
  • SS1033180 Jul 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr...
  • CALFTL54-001 Feb 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer Advisory Letter on Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modification
  • FAB248 Oct 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB248 FRONT FRAME EXTENSION TOW HOOKS 10.30.17
  • FAB210 Jan 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB210 USB Charging Ports
  • FAB162 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB162 Remote Stop Start
  • FAB161 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB161 Watson and Chalin Suspension
  • FAB160 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB160 Rock Guard
  • FAB155 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB155 Polished stainless steel steps
  • FAB152 Dec 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB152 Chassis Module Relocation
  • FAB150 Nov 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB150 Bumper guide lights
  • FAB149 Nov 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB149 heated seats
  • FAB147 Nov 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB147 Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Display
  • SB4934 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit
  • FL688 Nov 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rear Brake Calipers and Anchor Plates.
  • SB54-320 Apr 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7. This bulletin replaces the version dated 11/11/2019. Figure 3 has been updated with a new hardware part number. A procedure was added to the data download …
  • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
  • SB54-328 Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Rerouting Wiring Harness to Reduce Chafing. This bulletin replaces the version dated 06/29/2020. Two new illustrations have been added to demonstrate proper application of butterfly tie straps on the transmission. -…
  • SB83-155 Mar 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Espar Service Information. This bulletin replaces the version dated January 1, 2015. New Cascadia has been added to the model list.
  • SB49-038 Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for netized Fill Neck for Six-Gallon DEF Tanks. A design change removed the magnets from the fill necks for some 6-gallon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks. If the vehicle is equipped with a non-magnetic fill neck 04-325…
  • WP21-007 Mar 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims.
  • SF533 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SF533 Instrument Cluster Update
  • sb54298 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb54298 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.