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2025 Mack MD problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2025 Mack MD — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other MD years?

MD NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted3 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
MD NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Mack MD problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes150%
Transmission150%

Does the 2025 Mack MD have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V666000Seat BeltsOctober 6, 2025 · 15,841 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.

24V333000OtherMay 14, 2024 · 26 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 MD and Terrapro vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0463.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“[XXX] - the truck lost brakes for the first time. The truck was returned 3/15/24 3/20/24 - The truck went back in the shop to get parts installed that were ordered. The truck was picked up 4/15/24. 4/16/24 - The truck went back in to the dealer for break noise and issues. The truck was picked up on…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 11, 2024

“[XXX] - the truck lost brakes for the first time. The truck was returned 3/15/24 3/20/24 - The truck went back in the shop to get parts installed that were ordered. The truck was picked up 4/15/24. 4/16/24 - The truck went back in to the dealer for break noise and issues. The truck was picked up on…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 11, 2024

2025 Mack MD — common questions

Is the 2025 Mack MD reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Mack MD have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Mack MD. 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.