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.
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Sep 9, 2020 to Sep 9, 2020.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-760 | Nov 4, 2025 | Axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control | Suspension | 18,783 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-105 | Feb 20, 2023 | Drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the… | Steering | 60,604 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-896 | Nov 17, 2021 | Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer | Tires | 307 | Part replacement |
| 21V-326 | May 7, 2021 | Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak | Fuel system | 9,662 | Part replacement |
| 20V-634 | Oct 14, 2020 | Vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating | Equipment | 53 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-527 | Sep 1, 2020 | Engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail | Electrical system | 9,665 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-211 | Apr 10, 2020 | Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded | Equipment | 89 | Label or owner notice |
| 20V-176 | Mar 23, 2020 | Axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings | Powertrain | 1,532 | Part replacement |
| 20V-127 | Mar 3, 2020 | Brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened | Brakes | 2,585 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-443 | Jun 11, 2019 | Axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings | Powertrain | 809 | Part replacement |
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.
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 11353978Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.