Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Freightliner Cascadia has 23 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 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 #11V109000 REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V341000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V339000 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V189000 LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V102000 ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V053000 PITMAN ARM INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V428000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL (DD13) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V400000 GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL DD15 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 12 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Freightliner Cascadia suffers from electrical and engine issues, with numerous recalls affecting essential systems. Recurring electrical system problems and engine cooling issues are frequent, contributing to higher repair costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 120,000–150,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Engine cooling | 110,000–140,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| Fuel system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$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
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Brake system inspection
- Battery replacement
- Cab air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic electrical behavior
- Overheating engine
- Fuel leaks
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Brake light failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.