Model year

2020 Freightliner 108SD

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Sep 9, 2020 to Sep 9, 2020.

Recall campaigns covering this model year10104k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 heavy truck
Severity index0.02020 heavy trucks average 5.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Freightliner 108SD peaked in 2020, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.75120201202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2020 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
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

10 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 Freightliner 108SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-760Nov 4, 2025Axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle controlSuspension18,783Repair or modification
23V-105Feb 20, 2023Drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the…Steering60,604Repair or modification
21V-896Nov 17, 2021Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturerTires307Part replacement
21V-326May 7, 2021Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leakFuel system9,662Part replacement
20V-634Oct 14, 2020Vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity ratingEquipment53Repair or modification
20V-527Sep 1, 2020Engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame railElectrical system9,665Repair or modification
20V-211Apr 10, 2020Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloadedEquipment89Label or owner notice
20V-176Mar 23, 2020Axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearingsPowertrain1,532Part replacement
20V-127Mar 3, 2020Brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightenedBrakes2,585Repair or modification
19V-443Jun 11, 2019Axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearingsPowertrain809Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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 Sep 9, 2020Failure Sep 9, 2020Brooklyn, NYElectrical system

    SOMETIMES THE DOORS LOCK DOWN WHEN IDLING, PARKED, NEUTRAL. I WAS OUTSIDE TO UNHOOK THE TRAILER AND BECAUSE THE DOORS LOCKED DOWN (IDLING, KEYS INSIDE, ALL COMMUNICATION DEVICES INSIDE) I HAD TO BE ON THE UNSAFE NO HUMAN BEING PLACE FROM MIDNIGHT TILL MORNING WAITING FOR HELP. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK FAULTY, BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS WHEN STEPPING OUT FROM VEHICLE, DOORS MAY LOCK DOWN AND LEAVE YOU SOMEWHERE IN HAZARD. LUCKILY TRUCK DRIVER PAID ATTENTION ME WALKING ON THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED FOR HELP. DUE TO FAULTY DOORS LOCK SYSTEM I WAS IN DANGEROUS SITUATION, MISSED THE NEXT LOAD PICKUP, SPENT HOURS AND HOURS WAITING FOR HELP AND SPENT A LOT OF OUT OF POCKET MONEY FOR LOCKSMITH.

    NHTSA complaint 11353978
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

193 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
  • FleetCom_Heater Core Dec 11, 2025 · Other
    Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
  • CXA 10_25_Air Dryer Purge Oct 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
  • CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan Oct 16, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
  • MYCOM_09022025-1 Sep 2, 2025 · Other
    My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement
  • PB33-004-FTL Jun 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
  • SS3124-FTL Jun 4, 2025 · Other
    Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and Diagnosticlink Issue
  • CXA 3_25_SAS01T to SAS03T Mar 20, 2025 · Other
    CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST)
  • 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
  • TSB54-373-FTL Feb 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Bulletin for SAS01T to SAS03T Replacement Information
  • 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.
  • SS1032998-FTL Nov 14, 2024 · Other
    Service Solution for M2 mirror wind noise
  • 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
  • CXA 9_24_MDEG Updates Sep 19, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
  • SS1023366-Detroit Sep 16, 2024 · Other
    Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
  • CXA 8_24_MDEG Updates Aug 15, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
  • CXA 8_24_Conmet Oil Pan Aug 15, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
  • 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_MDEG Updates Jul 18, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
  • CXA 7_24_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
  • CXA 7_24_Conmet Oil Pan Jul 18, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
  • 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_Clutch Bolts Jun 21, 2024 · Other
    CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
  • 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.
  • SF672 POSTCARD LARGE May 21, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard large population
  • SF672 POSTCARD SMALL May 21, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard small population
  • 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
  • SS3144-FTL Apr 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
  • 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
  • SF672_V4 Nov 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
  • SF672 Jun 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
  • ICI23-010 Mar 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Important Campaign Information letter communicating that SF660 Field Service Campaign is Replaced by FL967.
  • SF660A Jan 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
  • SF660 Dec 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
  • 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.
  • SB60-176 Jun 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Service Bulletin for Insulated Automatic Transmission Cover Plate. Some Business Class M2 and 108/114 Severe Duty vehicles equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine and automatic transmission may experience higher exhaust temperatures…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.