Freightliner Cascadia years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner Cascadia stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner Cascadia years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Freightliner Cascadia complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Freightliner Cascadia problems
All model years combined.
- Driver assistance57
- Electrical55
- Brakes47
- Steering45
- Engine27
- Acceleration21
- Fuel system19
- Tires17
- Lights16
- Body15
- Visibility10
- Transmission8
Freightliner Cascadia problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 2 | Engine | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 14 | Driver assistance | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 12 | Driver assistance | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 56 | 13 | Driver assistance | 19 | 3 | ||
| 2021 | 57 | 16 | Tires | 21 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 41 | 26 | Driver assistance | 51,600 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 34 | 30 | Brakes | 50,000 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 69 | 11 | Lights | 26 | 2 | ||
| 2017 | 75 | 9 | Steering | 240,000 | 20 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 69 | 12 | Engine | 313,882 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 59 | 16 | Electrical | 85,000 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 69 | 12 | Electrical | 519,140 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 78 | 7 | Brakes | 265,000 | 19 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 56 | 17 | Electrical | 543,546 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 69 | 12 | Electrical | 483,000 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 69 | 12 | Electrical | 207,780 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 52 | 19 | Steering | 300,000 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 76 | 8 | Steering | 598,000 | 22 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 89 | 1 | Steering | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 89 | 1 | Body | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 94 | 1 | Tires | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 137
Freightliner Cascadia warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Standard Warranty Extension for vehicles with TitanX Radiators
- Warranty Extension for Frame Rail Paint Standard Warranty Policy Extension
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair...
- Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment
Questions about the Freightliner Cascadia
What years of the Freightliner Cascadia should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner Cascadia has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner Cascadia?
2013, 2008 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 8 and 9).
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Cascadia?
Driver assistance, with 57 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (55) and brakes (47).
How many recalls does the Freightliner Cascadia have?
137 recalls between 2005 and 2026. The 2019 model year has the most, with 29.
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