Freightliner MT55 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
47,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Air Bags: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 1; Hybrid Propulsion System: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior 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 11515601 · 2023-04-05 (April 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2011 Freightliner MT-55. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle inadvertently attempted to accelerate. The message "Check Hybrid System" was displayed. The contact applied more pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle then responded as needed once coming at a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed …
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11515601 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 1