2016 Freightliner Mt55 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 — 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 2016 compare to other Mt55 years?

Mt55 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Freightliner Mt55 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Lighting	1	100%	new

Does the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 have recalls?

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

15V620000Electrical SystemOctober 2, 2015 · 273 units

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.

Consequence

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I have been supplied with a number of these turn signal switches that have a failure in the left rear output. There is no indication to the driver that the left rear turn/hazard signal is not working. The only manufacturer identification I have is MPR, these are supplied by UPS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 25, 2024

2016 Freightliner Mt55 — common questions

Is the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 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 2016 Freightliner Mt55 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Freightliner Mt55. 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 2016 compare to other Mt55 years?

What are the most common 2016 Freightliner Mt55 problems?

Does the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2016 Freightliner Mt55 — common questions

Is the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 reliable?

Does the 2016 Freightliner Mt55 have recalls?

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