Total Complaints
2 filings
FREIGHTLINER MT55 · model year
2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011FREIGHTLINERMT55 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2011 MT55 is hybrid propulsion system with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2011 MT55. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recalls (2)
13V63400016/12/2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software
10V24700007/06/2010
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 FCCC MT55 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 18, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE P
Recent Complaints
20230405HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Mileage: 47,000
20230405VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Mileage: 47,000
Compare 2011FREIGHTLINERMT55 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
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PE21006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
PE21002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Trolley bus circuit breaker fires
PE20014Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
PE20006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 have?▼
The 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55?▼
Yes, the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 is HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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