Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Freightliner Cascadia has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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 #12V405000 Perpendicular Air Tank Mounting Brackets NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V074000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V514000 RACK AND PINION BEARING CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V465000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V330000 ISOLATOR BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V287000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V146000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V339000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP 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 #09V428000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL (DD13) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V400000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL DD15 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V390000 FUEL PUMP FASTENERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V391000 PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES LEAKS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 19 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$28,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Freightliner Cascadia faces significant reliability concerns, mainly due to multiple recalls for electrical, fuel, and engine issues, as well as steering complaints. Despite being a workhorse, these factors contribute to potential high repair costs and frequent maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $900–$1,600 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$1,400 | common |
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 service
- Cooling system maintenance
- Fuel system checks
- Battery health checks
- Tire rotations and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering noise
- Engine overheating
- Electrical shorts
- Fuel leaks
- Brake light failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.