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2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Business Class M2 106v years?

Business Class M2 106v NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Business Class M2 106v NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2008 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.

“WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT OUR VEHICLE NEEDED $13,887.363 IN ENGINE REPAIRS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE ORIGINAL FUEL INJECTORS. THE ORIGINAL INJECTOR PROBLEM CAUSED EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP AND VALVE WEAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE NEED TO REPLACE THE HEAD AND THE ITEMIZED REPAIRS ON THE ATTACHED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 19, 2016

2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v — common questions

Is the 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v reliable?

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

Does the 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 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.