Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Freightliner Cascadia has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 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 #20V642000 Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement 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 #19V711000 ABS Indicator may not Warn of Malfunction/FMVSS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V370000 Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V136000 ABS Malfunction Light may not Reactivate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V066000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Deploy Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V913000 Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V903000 Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V742000 Brake Lights Remain Activated After Pedal Release NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V703000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V581000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V525000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V522000 Pitman Arms May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V491000 No ABS/ESC lights with Key Cycle/FMVSS 121, 136 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V411000 Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 10 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 2018 Freightliner Cascadia faces frequent recalls, primarily related to brake systems and exterior lighting issues, indicating reliability concerns. These recurrent issues suggest potential for costly repairs, lowering its overall reliability rating to below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake modulator valve | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| Brake lights | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| Clutch assembly | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| ESC system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Steering components | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Air filter replacements
- Alignment checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pulling to one side
- Illuminated brake lights
- Vibrations while steering
- Unintended clutch engagement
- Unexpected airbag deployment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.