2005 Freightliner Cascadia
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH AEOLUS ASL67 TIRES, SIZE: 295/75/R22.5 (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180727
SAFETY TIMELINE
RACK AND PINION FAILURE
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL B
Campaign 11V478000 — check if this car was fixed
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RAC
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED
Campaign 11V514000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018.
Campaign 17V810000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2005 Freightliner Cascadia — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 11V478000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V514000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V810000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2005 Freightliner Cascadia reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Cascadia?
The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner Cascadia have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.