Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 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 #15V616000 Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V127000 Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Shorts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V680000 CNG Cabinet Tank/FMVSS 303 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 #11V289000 FIFTH WHEEL LOCK/FONTAINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V257000 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES/MERITOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V249000 GUNITE CORP/ACCURIDE SLACK ADJUSTER FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V146000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V109000 REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V110000 ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V551000 COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Freightliner Cascadia has an average reliability rating due to its moderate number of recalls involving critical systems, particularly in electrical and engine components. However, it doesn't suffer from high complaint rates that would signify pervasive problems, making it a balanced option for its category.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 120,000–180,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Brake lights | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Fifth wheel assembly | 150,000–200,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Steering system | 100,000–150,000 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
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Unresponsive brake lights
- Engine misfires
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.