2009 Freightliner Cascadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“Steering column is a problem. Truck do not stay in the road streight.for men times in the shop and couple alignment, truck has problem. Very denger to drive. Electrical mirrors heated problem. Wire and everything else it's ok just no power go to switch. Electric can't figerout what's is happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10853400, filed 2016-04“The contact owns a 2009 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the right turn was activated and failed to deactivate. The contact also stated that signal light would be come inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sam cab failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was persistent.the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v127000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10780487, filed 2015-10Related recalls
- 15V127000Mar 4, 2015Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured March 26, 2007, to August 31…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2007–2011
- 11V330000Jun 21, 2011Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2012, Columbia 2008–2012, Coronado 2008–2012 +4 more
- 10V102000Mar 16, 2010Daimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 cascadia equipped with lifeguard rolltek advanced occupant protection…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2010
- 09V024000Jan 22, 2009Daimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). Potential corrosion…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2007–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10181759Oct 27, 2020Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017…
- 10170320Jan 17, 2020Service Solution for Meritor Wabco OnGuard Radar Service Alignment. If the radar sensor needs to be aligned, the radar sensor mounting system has become damaged or has loosened…
- 10169693Jan 2, 2020Service Solution for Legacy Cascadia, where trailer turn signals or 4-way flashers used in applications with high duty cycles, the left and right turn signals may experience…
- 10168040Nov 19, 2019Service Bulletin for Cascadia Cabin CAN ECU Compatibility. Compatible software levels are required for the proper operation of the vehicle.
- 10166965Nov 1, 2019Service Bulletin describing Cascadia cabin CAN ECU compatibility. This document replaces version from July 2015.
- 10164416Sep 4, 2019Service Bulletin to address wiper issue. On some Cascadia vehicles, when a request for wiper activation is made the wipers may not function. This can result from an overcurrent…
- 10164406Sep 4, 2019Service Bulletin to fix wiper motor issue. On some Cascadia wiper park brush that rides against the brush plate may wear and may result in a diminished wiper park signal.
- 10161115Apr 12, 2019SS1034234 Cascadia ICU4Me - Low Air Warning Light Not Coming On
- 10161109Apr 9, 2019Revised Bulletin
- 10160786Mar 20, 2019Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 25% |
| 2015 | 4 | 25% |
| 2014 | 6 | 50% |
| 2013 | 2 | 29% |
| 2012 | 11 | 65% |
| 2011 | 5 | 42% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
10 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology