The 2017 Freightliner 108SD has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2017 Freightliner 108SD recalls
Unapproved tires and rims can raise crash risk
Certain heavy-duty trucks were built or equipped with tires and rims that are not approved or rated for the vehicle by the Tire and Rim Association or the tire manufacturer.
Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk
Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards.
Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Certain 2017 Freightliner custom chassis trucks may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking Power
Certain 2017 FCCC chassis equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory, so the bolts can loosen over time.
Air brake valve may be missing, risking sudden parking brake application
Some Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, and 114SD trucks from model years 2015 through 2017 may be missing a required check valve in one port of the spring brake modulation valve.
Instrument Cluster May Freeze, Disabling Turn Signals
Trucks that were modified to use both a left-hand and a right-hand instrument cluster may have incompatible displays.
Front Wheel Hubs May Fail, Causing Wheel Separation
Certain heavy-duty trucks built between March 2013 and July 2016 are equipped with aluminum non-high capacity front axle hubs that may be too weak for the front axle weight rating specified for the vehicle.
Rear brake caliper may contact suspension, reducing braking
Some trucks may have a rear disc brake caliper installed incorrectly, allowing the caliper to contact the spring suspension.
Most common 2017 Freightliner 108SD problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Engine lights comes on and truck loses power and shuts down by itself. Truck was taken to dealer to be fixed, it happed arounf 5 times already and no one can find teh problem.
2017 Freightliner 108SD questions
Does the 2017 Freightliner 108SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2017 Freightliner 108SD: Unapproved tires and rims can raise crash risk; Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control; Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking Power; Air brake valve may be missing, risking sudden parking brake application. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Freightliner 108SD?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Freightliner 108SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.