2008 Freightliner Cascadia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 88%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,040miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 88% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,040 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In november of 2008 we seen our first rack and pinion failure. We seen premature steer tire wear on the rightside. Contacted Freightliner and installed new racks and that didn't repair the problem. On the other 18 we incurred the same problem some worse the others. By july we compiled a average of steer tire wear on the Cascadia was 8,000 miles to the best being 98,000. At this point we are waiting for more answers to our problem. We have the new recall information ,but we haven't seen the cure of the rack and pinion yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10286085, filed 2009-10, 8,000 miles“The contact owns 2008 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v514000 (steering) and repaired. The contact was reversing when the power steering assist failed. The manufacturer was contacted and would not assist with repairs because the vehicle had been previously repaired under the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 666,640.”
NHTSA complaint #10561814, filed 2014-01“The contact owns a 2008 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that the steering gear box failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v592000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 720,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10852524, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2008 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, oil leaked from the rack and pinion. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel while driving. The contact had the vehicle repaired by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted after the repair. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 11v514000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388312, filed 2021-01Related recalls
- 11V514000Oct 13, 2011Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2005–2011, Columbia 2005–2011, Century 2005–2011 +2 more
- 09V357000Sep 16, 2009Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2006–2010, Century 2005–2010, Columbia 2007–2010
- 07V592000Dec 21, 2007On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2008, FLD 2008, Sterling A-Line 2008 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160783Mar 13, 2019sb42077 Steer Axle Brake Chatter
- 10154899Dec 17, 2018Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
- 10158072Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10158051Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156420Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156399Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 6 | 21% |
| 2017 | 3 | 33% |
| 2016 | 3 | 25% |
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 10 | 53% |
| 2008 | 7 | 88% |
Other parts of the 2008 Freightliner Cascadia
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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