Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Freightliner M2 peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2019 Freightliner M2
Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year161k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2019 truck
Severity index0.02019 trucks average 4.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2019 Freightliner M2 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2019 Freightliner M2
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 Freightliner M2
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.
- Filed Nov 1, 2025Failure Oct 31, 2025Richmond, INEngine
Rocker arm failure. Detroit released repair at no cost on the DD15 and up but not on the DD5 when they have the exact same problem and design and parts as the larger engines and they know that it is a problem.
NHTSA complaint 11696931
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB4934 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.