2022 Freightliner Cascadia
Only 12 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 12 complaints 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 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
4 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CMV traveling on a four lane divided highway approached another cmv that had overturned in the road ahead some time prior to that time.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230411
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, air.
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The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V817000 (Service Brakes, Air, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231016
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
Front end collision with camery hybrid at 35 to 40 mph. Vehicle was rented from Miller Leasing in Hartford CT. Miller ordered truck without Detroit assurance 5.0 or front desk brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230122
2 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CMV traveling on a four lane divided highway approached another cmv that had overturned in the road ahead some time prior to that time.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230411
2 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
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The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V817000 (Service Brakes, Air, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231016
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
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
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The exhaust pipe outlet may have been improperly installed with the tip facing towards the battery box mounted directly above the frame rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and rotate exhaust pipe tip as required. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-901.
Campaign 21V715000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles.
Remedy: DTNA service facilities will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL919.
Campaign 22V101000 — check if this car was fixed
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
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The double check valve may trap air which can impair service brake function and lock the rear axle while the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-2712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-936.
Campaign 22V374000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in the loss of braking ability.
Remedy: Dealers will install a double check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-941.
Campaign 22V443000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
Campaign 22V405000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage when the vehicle is keyed off, which may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused harness overlay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-945.
Campaign 22V468000 — check if this car was fixed
Automatic Emergency Braking Errors
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
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
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
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) may be manually disabled.
Remedy: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL932.
Campaign 22V339000 — check if this car was fixed
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles.
Remedy: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL943.
Campaign 22V456000 — check if this car was fixed
Automatic Emergency Braking Errors
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Freightliner Cascadia — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V007000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V073000 (engine) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V256000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V357000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V715000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V369000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V481000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V101000 (electrical system, service brakes) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V965000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V374000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V443000 (service brakes) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V405000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V468000 (parking brake) 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.
- Verify recall 22V339000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V456000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 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 2022 Freightliner Cascadia?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia have?
18 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.