MACK MRU · model year

2018 MACK MRU

1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2018MACKMRU carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2018 MRU is wheels with 1 filings. 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. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2018 MRU. 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.

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Deaths

Total Complaints

1 filings

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

ComponentCount
WHEELS1

Recalls (1)

25V03000023/01/2025

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2010-2018 MRU and 2019-2025 Terrapro towing vehicles. The vehicles are missing the anti-lock brake (ABS) warning light and circuitry that controls the anti-lock brake function for an attached trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req

Recent Complaints

20201006WHEELS

2018 MACK GRU WITH 40K HAS TWO CRACKED FRONT WHEELS MADE BY ALCOA. WE HAVE 10 OTHER TRUCKS 2012 TO 2019 WITH SAME WHEELS AND NO CRACKS. AFTER LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET IT IS OBVIOUS MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM ON BUSES, RVS, AND TRUCKS. STRANGE WE WOULD HAVE 2 ON SAME TRUCK AND NO OTHERS. IT IS EASY TO ASSUME THE ALUMINUM ALLOY IS NOT RIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! PICTURES ATTACHED, YOU ARE WELCOME TO WHEELS, NOT LOOKING FOR ANYTHING, JUST GIVING INFORMATION

Mileage: 40,000

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NHTSA Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2018 MACK MRU have?
The 2018 MACK MRU has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 MACK MRU?
Yes, the 2018 MACK MRU has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 MACK MRU?
The most-complained component for the 2018 MACK MRU is WHEELS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2018 MACK MRU 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.