2021 Freightliner Cascadia

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2021 Freightliner Cascadia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:10:51.198Z

Only 14 complaints 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Freightliner Cascadia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 8 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 7 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2014 2015: 16 complaints 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 9 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 14 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2024: 14 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2021: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
20020
20030
20040
20051
20061
20071
20088
200919
201012
201112
201217
20137
201412
201516
201612
20179
201811
201928
202026
202114
202212
202312
202414
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

5 of 14 total reports mention: tires.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 14 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH INJURY
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While vehicle approached a hazard blocking the roadway the forward collision and automatic braking feature did not engage; apparently due to the vehicle sensors not recognizing the hazard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240201

SUSPENSION

2 of 14 total reports mention: suspension.

STEERING

2 of 14 total reports mention: steering.

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When driving, there is a constant and very strong vibration throughout the entirety of the truck. This makes it difficult to steer and drive in a safe manner.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231223

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200529 — exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy,...

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 20V214000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200828 — service brakes, air

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020.

Campaign 20V390000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20200831 — RQ (closed 20250626)

SAM Cab Water Intrusion

R 20201218 — suspension

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 20V660000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210210 — power train

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The clutch flange may break due to the heat treating and stamping process.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-869.

Campaign 20V742000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210225 — PE (closed 20250114)

Engine Electrical Wiring Harness Chafe

R 20210310 — tires

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.

Campaign 21V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210317 — service brakes, hydraulic

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes...

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.

Campaign 21V018000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210329 — engine

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine.

Remedy: DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge.

Campaign 21V073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210507 — power train

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The clutch flange may break.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-881.

Campaign 21V209000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210610 — steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western...

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Campaign 21V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210709 — exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies.

Remedy: Dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole into the inner fender, and add a warning label on both fenders, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021.

Campaign 21V357000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211029 — steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks.

Remedy: DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 21V689000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211119 — exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020.

Campaign 20V567000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211223 — steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.

Campaign 21V369000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220107 — electrical system

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 7, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-893.

Campaign 21V481000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220311 — fuel system, diesel

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.

Campaign 21V965000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230518 — exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software controlling the hazard warning lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL851.

Campaign 23V208000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230526 — PE (closed 20251023)

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors

R 20230602 — tires, wheels

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-962.

Campaign 22V919000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230619 — electronic stability control (esc)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles.

Remedy: DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.

Campaign 23V299000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231013 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 23V073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231016 — forward collision avoidance, service brakes, air

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 22V817000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Freightliner Cascadia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V214000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V390000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V660000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V742000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V007000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V018000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V073000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V209000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V256000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V357000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V689000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V567000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V369000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V481000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V965000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V208000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V919000 (tires, wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V299000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V073000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V817000 (forward collision avoidance, service brakes, air) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2021 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 2021 Freightliner Cascadia?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia have?

20 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.