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2007-2027 · 21 model years

Freightliner 114SD Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Freightliner 114SD across 21 model years, and it has 67 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.

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Most complaints for its age20222 complaints · 9 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
5
Recalls
67
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

114SD complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20270100-C
20260400-F
20250900-F
20240300-C
20231700BrakesD
20222900LightsD
202101400-F
202001200-D
201901700-F
201801300-D
201701000-C
201601500-D
201501500-D
20140900-C
20130800-C
20122801Electrical systemC
20110400-A
20100400-A
20090300-A
20080200-A
20070100-A

Most common 114SD problems

Freightliner 114SD recalls 67

Suspension: critical fasteners

25V76000018,783 vehicles affected

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western...

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Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

24V66800016,890 vehicles affected

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star...

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Latest 114SD complaints

2022 Freightliner 114SDLights

The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the contact was informed by another driver that the turn signals and the high beam headlights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the exterior lighting failed to function properly, making it difficult to identify that the contact was attempting to turn. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11660416
2023 Freightliner 114SDTransmission & drivetrainBrakesFuel system

The drive shaft fwd carrier bearing was missing 2 of the 3 bolt that hold it to the cross member. Being held with one bolt change the center line of the drive shaft moving towards the driver's side of the truck this resulted the the drive shaft rubbing on a air tank hanger. I do have pictures. It looks like the missing bolts where never installed.

Filed Incident Power train · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11514515
2022 Freightliner 114SDElectrical systemLights

My problems are the same as what is listed in recall 21V-00H. I have experienced a loss of rear turn singles, brake lights not working, wind shield wipers going off no mater of switch position. The lack of rear lighting can in increase the possibility of a crash .

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11488502
2012 Freightliner 114SDFuel systemFire

Truck fire with complete destruction due to high pressure fuel lines from pump to fuel rail. P clips allegedly compromised fuel line. Daimler has had a recall but this is a design defect that needs investigated as the "fix" is no fix and fires continue to occur.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10850759
2012 Freightliner 114SDElectrical system

I was driving east on i10 when the check engine light came on. I then noticed the dash panel going in all different directions. The error code came up as j1939. Talking with winnebago and cummings engine they both stated this was a chassis problem and contact freightliner. I called them in orlando florida and they stated they were aware of some problem with the dash instrument panel or associated electrical control board. They also stated there could be an electrical short in the wiring harness. I did not have an accident and did not like pulling off the road to check for problems on three occasions between jacksonville fl. And orlando, fl. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10653583

Questions about the Freightliner 114SD

Which Freightliner 114SD years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (2), 2022 (2), 2023 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Freightliner 114SD years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007, 2008, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 114SD years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Freightliner 114SD problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), fuel system (2), lights (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Freightliner 114SD have?

NHTSA lists 67 recalls across all Freightliner 114SD model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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