Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with...
2002-2027 · 26 model years
Freightliner Cascadia Problems by year
Owners have filed 252 complaints about the Freightliner Cascadia across 26 model years, and it has 139 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (13), while 2005, 2006, 2007 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 252
- Recalls
- 139
- Crashes
- 21
- Fires
- 19
- Injuries
- 29
- Deaths
- 8
Cascadia complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Cascadia problems
Freightliner Cascadia recalls 139
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball...
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a...
Latest Cascadia complaints
My main concern is whether the brake modulator valve recall is related to recurring brake problems on our 2019 Freightliner Cascadia. I am asking NHTSA to investigate whether the recalled valve contributed to the defects found during a roadside inspection and whether the recall repair addresses the risk of these problems happening again. On November 2, 2026, an Illinois roadside inspector placed the truck out of service after finding a leaking brake chamber, a brake out of adjustment, and an inoperative automatic...
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slack adjuster. Before departure, the driver performed a pre-trip inspection with the engine running. The driver reported hearing no air leak and noticing no loss of air pressure or difficulty braking. It is unknown whether a dashboard warning appeared. The repair shop confirmed that the brake chamber was leaking air. All three cited defects were corrected. Similar brake problems have occurred on this truck before. My concern is that they could recur while the truck is in service and affect its ability to stop safely before the driver notices a problem. The connection to the recalled valve remains unconfirmed.
The contact, a mobile technician from All Fleet Inc Truck and Trailer Repair was contacted to provide roadside assistance for a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia that had a check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. Upon arrival, the technician discovered a radiator leak. The radiator lines run along the back of the auxiliary power unit and the upper radiator hose was designed to lay on top of the electrical connector. The electrical connector rubbed a hole in the radiator...
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line while driving, causing the leak. The technician removed the electrical connector from the bracket and secured it with a zip tie. The vehicle was then towed to the facility, where another technician replaced the radiator hose. The failure mileage was 225,546.
I am purchasing this vehicle from a fleet sales in Pa and the left cab shock and 4 rear shock absorbers on the rear suspension I believe are severely compromised and I'm being told that they are unsure if these items are listed under DOT inspection and I am asking to have them replaced upon my purchasing of the vehicle. Will these severely rusted and damaged components passed a federal DOT inspection? I also see that they failed to have the recall repaired. Schneider Truck Sales in Harrisburg, PA is whom I am trying to purchase this vehicle from and I expressed to them that I believe these items should be replaced and repaired.
Without warning an Automatic breaking event occurred and the tractor slammed on its breaks while on open road with no one near on a sunny day. I was bobtailing south.. That event caused my AEB system to disable itself and I also lost cruise control. The funny thing is even after the system is disabled I'm still having automatic breaking events around curves..
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 438,861; however, service records listed the mileage at 742,227.
The contact's former employer owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that while a company's technician was performing a preventative maintenance service on the vehicle, an exhaust leak was discovered; however, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive. While driving 65 MPH, the contact fell asleep, causing the vehicle to drift into the median. Another driver approached the vehicle and sounded the horn, waking the contact, who then pulled over to the...
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side of the road. The contact reported the incident to a manager, who suspected potential carbon monoxide poisoning and advised the contact to seek medical attention; however, a senior manager instructed the contact's manager that the contact had to complete the delivery services or resign. The contact received medical treatment from a neurologist and a pulmonologist. The neurologist informed the contact that he sustained acute dementia because of the carbon monoxide inhalation. The contact also experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a fear of driving, and the contact was receiving Social Security Disability assistance. The contact associated the failure with Daimler Trucks North America Emission Recall Campaign Number: FL922, which was previously performed on the vehicle. A second technician inspected the vehicle, confirmed the exhaust leak, and informed the contact that it posed a life-threatening risk. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied responsibility. The failure mileage was approximately 128,113.
Questions about the Freightliner Cascadia
Which Freightliner Cascadia years have the most problems?
Which Freightliner Cascadia years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Freightliner Cascadia problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (55), electrical system (55), brakes (45) most often.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Cascadia have?
NHTSA lists 139 recalls across all Freightliner Cascadia model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data