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2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Business Class M2 106v years?

Business Class M2 106v NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Business Class M2 106v NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting267%
Electrical System133%

Does the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V085000LightingFebruary 25, 2008 · 2,000 units

Defect

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,000 MY 2005-2008 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 VOCATIONAL TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 24, 2013 THE DRIVER OF THE 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE WHILE HE WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER INDICATED THE SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE SEAM WHERE THE COWL AND HOOD MEET, OFFSET RIGHT OF THE CENTER OF THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER SAID THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 24, 2013 · fire

“ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 24, 2013 THE DRIVER OF THE 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE WHILE HE WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER INDICATED THE SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE SEAM WHERE THE COWL AND HOOD MEET, OFFSET RIGHT OF THE CENTER OF THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER SAID THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 24, 2013 · fire

2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v — common questions

Is the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.