Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Freightliner Cascadia has 22 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V214000 Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V810000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V761000 Brake Lights May Not Activate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V127000 Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Shorts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V080000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V074000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V514000 RACK AND PINION BEARING CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V478000 DIESEL FUEL LEAK/DETROIT DIESEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V465000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V330000 ISOLATOR BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V146000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V341000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V189000 LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V102000 ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V400000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL DD15 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V391000 PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V376000 SIDE-ROLL AIR BAGS/INADVERTANT DEPLOYMENT/IMMI NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V357000 RACK AND PINION STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V024000 SIGNAL-DETECT & ACTIVATION MODULES/WATER INTRUSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V159000 DASH CONTROL VALVES/BENDIX MV-3 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Visibility 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $25,000–$40,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Freightliner Cascadia has an average reliability, with recalls primarily involving engine and electrical system issues. Common failures include steering and electrical components, as reflected in recalls and complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Brake lights | 60,000–120,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 70,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Steering alignment checks
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Dim or flickering lights
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Fuel leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.