Total Complaints
2 filings
MACK MD · model year
2025 MACK MD
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 2025MACKMD 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 2025 MD is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by power train (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 5 investigation files overlapping the 2025 MD. 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (2)
24V33300014/05/2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 MD and Terrapro vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 56
25V66600006/10/2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Feder
Recent Complaints
20241117SERVICE BRAKES
[XXX] - the truck lost brakes for the first time. The truck was returned 3/15/24 3/20/24 - The truck went back in the shop to get parts installed that were ordered. The truck was picked up 4/15/24. 4/16/24 - The truck went back in to the dealer for break noise and issues. The truck was picked up on 4/19/24. 4/22/24 - The truck went back to the dealer for break failure and issues. The truck was picked up 5/4/24 7/5/24 - The truck went back in the shop for break issues. The truck was picked up on 7/15/24 8/20/24 - the truck lost breaks - @ 11:14am, we called Dave/Mangino's @ 11:21am Let him know that we are done with the truck - it's not safe and that the dealer needs to figure out what to do next. 8/22/24 - Dropped truck off at Mangino's for the "Buy Back" per Dave Grossbeck. Also turned in the licenses plates. Waiting to hear from Dave for exact amount of check. 8/23/24 - Dave Grossbeck - told us he still does not have any answers from GM It's going to take some time. 8/26/
20241117POWER TRAIN
[XXX] - the truck lost brakes for the first time. The truck was returned 3/15/24 3/20/24 - The truck went back in the shop to get parts installed that were ordered. The truck was picked up 4/15/24. 4/16/24 - The truck went back in to the dealer for break noise and issues. The truck was picked up on 4/19/24. 4/22/24 - The truck went back to the dealer for break failure and issues. The truck was picked up 5/4/24 7/5/24 - The truck went back in the shop for break issues. The truck was picked up on 7/15/24 8/20/24 - the truck lost breaks - @ 11:14am, we called Dave/Mangino's @ 11:21am Let him know that we are done with the truck - it's not safe and that the dealer needs to figure out what to do next. 8/22/24 - Dropped truck off at Mangino's for the "Buy Back" per Dave Grossbeck. Also turned in the licenses plates. Waiting to hear from Dave for exact amount of check. 8/23/24 - Dave Grossbeck - told us he still does not have any answers from GM It's going to take some time. 8/26/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2025 MACK MD have?▼
The 2025 MACK MD has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 MACK MD?▼
Yes, the 2025 MACK MD has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 MACK MD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2025 MACK MD is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2025 MACK MD 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 2025 MACK MD; 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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