Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER MT 45G · model year
2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024FREIGHTLINERMT 45G carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2024 MT 45G is forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera with 1 filings, followed by electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2024 MT 45G. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250811FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2024 Freightliner MT 45G. The contact stated while a driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle cameras became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it diagnosed that the cameras might be mismatched from factory or might have sustained water damages due to the inconsistent voltage and readings within the units. Additionally, the contact stated that the new cameras to be installed were not compatible with the existing camera modules of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the cameras and modules needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,111.
Mileage: 45,111
20250811ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
The contact owns a 2024 Freightliner MT 45G. The contact stated while a driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle cameras became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it diagnosed that the cameras might be mismatched from factory or might have sustained water damages due to the inconsistent voltage and readings within the units. Additionally, the contact stated that the new cameras to be installed were not compatible with the existing camera modules of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the cameras and modules needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,111.
Mileage: 45,111
Compare 2024FREIGHTLINERMT 45G to Similar Vehicles
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G have?▼
The 2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G?▼
The most-complained component for the 2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR.
Is the 2024 FREIGHTLINER MT 45G safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.