Freightliner Business Class M2 years to avoid
Across 2000–2027, no single Business Class M2 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2006 drew the most complaints; 2027 the fewest.
62
Total complaints
112
Recall campaigns
2000–2027
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Business Class M2 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 17 | |
| 2006 | 11 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 10 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 10 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Freightliner Business Class M2?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Business Class M2 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Business Class M2 have?
Across all model years, the Business Class M2 has 112 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.