2008 Freightliner Mt45 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Mt45 years?

Mt45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Freightliner Mt45 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Suspension	1	100%	new

Does the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 have recalls?

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

10V472000EngineOctober 8, 2010 · 58 units

Defect

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE OR MAY FAIL TO SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE WITH AN AFTERMARKET DEVICE OVER-TEMP FAULT.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

2008 Freightliner Mt45 — common questions

Is the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 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 Mt45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Freightliner Mt45. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2008 compare to other Mt45 years?

What are the most common 2008 Freightliner Mt45 problems?

Does the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 have recalls?

2008 Freightliner Mt45 — common questions

Is the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 reliable?

Does the 2008 Freightliner Mt45 have recalls?

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