The 2022 Freightliner 114SD shows a concerning reliability profile, particularly due to multiple recalls affecting crucial safety components such as steering and brakes. The presence of service bulletins further indicates potential ongoing issues that should not be overlooked by current owners.
Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (9) than the average FREIGHTLINER vehicle (0.3). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
9 recalls for this vehicle0.3 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
đWhy This Matters
The presence of recalls related to the steering and braking systems of the Freightliner 114SD raises significant safety concerns, especially for families with children who may be seated in the back. Defective tie rod assemblies can lead to loss of steering control, while issues with the fuel system pose dangers that could result in accidents or fires. Ensuring these components are functioning correctly is essential for passenger safety.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Crash/Accident
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.3)
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Summary: Overall, the safety profile for the 2022 Freightliner 114SD appears less favorable when compared to expectations for commercial vehicles within this segment. The multitude of recalls highlights vulnerabilities that could affect both driver and passenger safety, particularly regarding critical systems that support vehicle stability and operation.
Safety & Reliability Score
13/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-72
Complaint Impact-0.1
Investigation Impact-15
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Model Year2022
MakeFREIGHTLINER
Model114SD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Dec21
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Oct22
ISSUEFirst Report
Dec22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Oct23
RECALLRecall Issued
Oct24
RECALLRecall Issued
May25
RECALLRecall Issued
Consumer Complaint Analysis
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Most Reported Issue
1 complaints (50% of total)
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Complaint Trend
Stable
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Safety Incidents
No critical incidents
Complaint Severity Distribution
Breakdown of 2 consumer complaints by severity level.
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1(50%)
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1(50%)
â Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.
Mileage Failure Analysis
âī¸Engineering Insight
With peak failure occurrences identified between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, current owners need to be vigilant about monitoring their vehicles as they approach these mileage thresholds. This window suggests that early intervention could prevent potentially catastrophic failures in key components like brakes and steering.
đ Mileage data extracted from 1 of 2 complaints (50% coverage)
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1 reports (100%)
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0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.
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Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).
Primary Risk Areas
STEERINGFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELSERVICE BRAKES, AIRWHEELSELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)VISIBILITYFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESUSPENSION
đ¯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Steering System
Issue: Potential fractures in tie rod assembly leading to loss of control.
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Have your vehicle's steering system inspected immediately for any signs of weakness or wear.
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Request detailed service history regarding steering repairs or inspections before purchasing.
Campaigns:22V12322V124
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Fuel Injection System
Issue: Cracking fuel tubes causing high-pressure fuel leaks which can lead to fire hazards.
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Ensure fuel system integrity is checked regularly; address any leaks promptly.
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Inquire about any previous fuel system repairs or inspections prior to purchase.
Campaign:22V125
đĄVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FREIGHTLINER dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (9)
Campaign: 21V256000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 21V369000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V817000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 22V919000
WHEELS:RIM
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence
Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-962.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V073000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V237000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Consequence
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign: 25V760000
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 3, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
NHTSA Investigations
3 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 114SD.
INV-2022-1000đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 24,739
INV-2022-1001đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 7,858
INV-2022-1002đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 7,380
Consumer Complaints
2 total complaints
Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 114SD.
Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis
Crash/Accident50%
Electricalđĩ Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner XC-S. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the contact was informed by another driver that the turn signals and the high beam headlights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the exterior lighting failed to function properly, making it difficult to identify that the contact was attempting to turn. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Electricalđļ Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 .
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about the safety recalls on the 2022 Freightliner 114SD?
The 2022 Freightliner 114SD has nine recalls primarily focusing on critical areas such as its steering and braking systems. These issues raise significant safety concerns, emphasizing the importance of immediate inspection and resolution for affected components.
Why are steering system defects particularly dangerous in commercial trucks like the Freightliner 114SD?
'Steering system defects can greatly impair control over a commercial truck's direction, posing serious risks not only to the driver but also to passengers in adjacent vehicles or those traveling nearby. Given their size and weight, faulty steering can lead to accidents with severe consequences.'
đYear-over-Year Context
đImproving Trend
Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2021 issues. Recall frequency decreased 36%.
đ§What This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 9 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FREIGHTLINER dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in FREIGHTLINER's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FREIGHTLINER recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later 114SD iterations (2023+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a FREIGHTLINER specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.