Freightliner Cascadia problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 136 owner complaints and 126 recalls on file for the Freightliner Cascadia (2005–2026). The 2019 Cascadia has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints: 136
Recalls: 126
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2019

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Freightliner Cascadia model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Freightliner Cascadia years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2019 Freightliner Cascadia — 20 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Freightliner Cascadia — 13 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 Freightliner Cascadia — 16 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Wheels & Tires
2020 Freightliner Cascadia — 25 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 Freightliner Cascadia — 12 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (0 complaints).

Every Freightliner Cascadia model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Cascadia	3	0	0	0	3	Electrical System
2025 Cascadia	2	0	0	0	8	Engine
2024 Cascadia	14	1	0	0	2	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 Cascadia	12	1	2	2	7	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Cascadia	13	3	0	6	19	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 Cascadia	16	1	0	7	21	Wheels & Tires
2020 Cascadia	25	2	0	1	21	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Cascadia	20	4	2	4	29	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2018 Cascadia	9	1	1	0	26	Acceleration & Cruise Control
2017 Cascadia	2	1	0	1	20	Brakes
2016 Cascadia	8	0	3	0	12	Engine
2015 Cascadia	4	0	0	0	18	Electrical System
2014 Cascadia	3	0	0	0	21	Electrical System
2013 Cascadia	2	0	1	0	19	Electrical System
2012 Cascadia	2	1	0	1	19	—
2011 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	23	—
2010 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	18	—
2009 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	16	—
2008 Cascadia	1	0	0	0	14	Steering
2007 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	8	—
2006 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	6	—
2005 Cascadia	0	0	0	0	3	—

Most common Freightliner Cascadia problem areas (all years)

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
49 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Electrical System
23 complaints
Wheels & Tires
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Body & Structure
9 complaints
Lighting
8 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Freightliner Cascadia received by NHTSA each month.

Freightliner Cascadia recalls

Recall 26V583000Sep 9, 20262,404 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023
Risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V601000Sep 11, 2025402 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026
Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V603000Sep 11, 2025343 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V295000May 7, 202568 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V187000Mar 25, 20251,968 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V736000Oct 1, 2024620 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V571000Aug 1, 20243,799 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V509000Jul 3, 202461 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V402000Jun 4, 2024541 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V093000Feb 8, 202411 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V058000Jan 31, 20247 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 23V299000Apr 26, 2023266 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024
Risk: Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V238000Apr 4, 2023306 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V208000Mar 28, 202324,282 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V105000Feb 20, 202360,604 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V073000Feb 10, 202370,167 vehiclesModel years 2017–2023
Risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V919000Dec 12, 202249 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V817000Nov 1, 2022219,390 vehiclesModel years 2017–2023
Risk: 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.
Recall 22V554000Jul 29, 20221,375 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V468000Jun 30, 202217 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V456000Jun 24, 202217 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: An ABS system that does not store fault codes may fail to warn the driver of an issue, or prevent proper repair. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V443000Jun 22, 202217 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V405000Jun 8, 20225,768 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V374000May 25, 20224 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V339000May 16, 202217 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Freightliner models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology