Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Freightliner Cascadia has 29 NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 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 #21V689000 Drag Link May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V481000 Battery Cable May Break and Cause Engine Stall 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 #20V127000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V711000 ABS Indicator may not Warn of Malfunction/FMVSS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V548000 Brake Airline Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V367000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts 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 #18V703000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V699000 Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
Of the 29 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 29 complaints, owners report 4 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Freightliner Cascadia has a below-average rating due to numerous recalls affecting crucial safety components like brakes, steering, and electronic systems. Common complaints also echo these issues, indicating potential reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| steering system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,400 | common |
| clutch assembly | 60,000–100,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$400 | 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 and servicing
- Tire replacements
- Alignment checks
- Cabin and air filter changes
- Electrical system check
- Transmission service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven brake wear
- Steering looseness
- Electronic warning lights
- Unusual clutch behavior
- Persistent battery issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.