Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Freightliner Cascadia has 20 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V073000 Modulator Valve Corrosion May Cause Brake Pull NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V817000 Corroded Modulator Valve May Cause Brake Pull NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V567000 Brake Lights Stay Illuminated After Pedal Release NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V357000 Dislodged Headlight May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V390000 Corroded Modulator Valve May Cause Brake Pull NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V214000 Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V370000 Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V913000 Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V742000 Brake Lights Remain Activated After Pedal Release NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V581000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V491000 No ABS/ESC lights with Key Cycle/FMVSS 121, 136 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V353000 Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V810000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V761000 Brake Lights May Not Activate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V629000 Loose Upper Pinch Bolt may cause Loss of Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V315000 Tandem Axle Output Shaft may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V824000 Incomplete Adhesion may cause Tread Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V656000 Power Distribution Module may Melt or Burn NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V634000 Axle Capacity may Exceed Hub Capacity NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V416000 Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 9 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Freightliner Cascadia is rated as average due to multiple recalls regarding brake and lighting systems, with some steering concerns. While not uncommon in heavy-duty vehicles, these issues may lead to moderate ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake modulator | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Headlight assembly | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Steering components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| ESC system | 60,000–100,000 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.
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspection
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Persistent brake light illumination
- Steering wheel vibration
- Lag in vehicle response
- Frequent headlight burnouts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.