Freightliner 114SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
66 distinct recall campaigns
22,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11488502 · 2022-10-08 (October 8, 2022)
My problems are the same as what is listed in recall 21V-00H. I have experienced a loss of rear turn singles, brake lights not working, wind shield wipers going off no mater of switch position. The lack of rear lighting can in increase the possibility of a crash .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10653583 · 2014-11-08 (November 8, 2014)
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I10 WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I THEN NOTICED THE DASH PANEL GOING IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THE ERROR CODE CAME UP AS J1939. TALKING WITH WINNEBAGO AND CUMMINGS ENGINE THEY BOTH STATED THIS WAS A CHASSIS PROBLEM AND CONTACT FREIGHTLINER. I CALLED THEM IN ORLANDO FLORIDA AND THEY STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF SOME PROBLEM WITH THE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL OR ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOARD. THEY ALSO STATED THERE COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND DID NOT LIKE…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,269 miles reported. Look up ODI 10653583 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 8; 2013: 8; 2014: 9; 2015: 15; 2016: 15; 2017: 10; 2018: 13; 2019: 17; 2020: 12; 2021: 14; 2022: 9; 2023: 7; 2024: 3; 2025: 9; 2026: 4