2011 Freightliner Cascadia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 33% of the 12 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.
“When our vehicle is operating at highway speeds the vehicle loses all power as if you had turned off the ignition switch and then turned it back on. This lasts for a few seconds where total control to the vehicle is lost before it resumes normal working conditions. We have spoken to the local Freightliner dealer who has advised us that this is a common issue with these units, however, they are unaware of what causes this issue and are unable to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860522, filed 2016-04“1. At first, I felt the vehicle hesitate when I up-shift. I got into the highway and the engine started to miss gradually and getting worse. I pulled into a freight-liner and the say that fuel line is contaminated because the fuel pump broke inside. They said they have to flush out the lines and replace the filter, injectors, fuel pump and high pressure fuel lines. I just bought a full tank of diesel before the incident. All the fuel will be dumped and fuel tanks will be cleaned. I have the estimated repair to cost over $10,000 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691274, filed 2015-02“1. At first, I felt the vehicle hesitate when I up-shift. I got into the highway and the engine started to miss gradually and getting worse. I pulled into a freight-liner and the say that fuel line is contaminated because the fuel pump broke inside. They said they have to flush out the lines and replace the filter, injectors, fuel pump and high pressure fuel lines. I just bought a full tank of diesel before the incident. All the fuel will be dumped and fuel tanks will be cleaned. I have the estimated repair to cost over $10,000 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691273, filed 2015-02“The contact drove a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact drove the vehicle for work. The contact stated that the diesel enhancement fluid level component failed to work properly, including the sensor/warning indicator. In addition, the speedometer failed to function and the equipment was not functioning properly. The contact was not able to drive the vehicle due to the failures. The vehicle was left at a truck stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10950072, filed 2017-02Related recalls
- 14V680000Oct 29, 2014Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2011–2015, M2 2011–2015
- 11V287000May 18, 2011Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2009–2011, Columbia 2009–2011, Western Star 4900 2009–2011 +3 more
- 10V339000Jul 27, 2010Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2009–2011, Columbia 2009–2011, Western Star 4900 2009–2011 +3 more
- 10V189000May 7, 2010Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2011, Columbia 2008–2011, M2 2008–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10183955Nov 30, 2020Special Publication Letter for EPA07 EPA10 Three-Filter Fuel System DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit
- 10183954Nov 30, 2020Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
- 10165416Sep 27, 2019Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
- 10163634Aug 7, 2019Service Information Bulletin for Symptom Diagnostics - Fluid in the Aftertreatment - Diesel Fuel Contamination.
- 10163622Aug 7, 2019The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The…
- 10163421Aug 7, 2019This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts…
- 10161113Apr 12, 2019SS 1034231 New Cascadia Fuel Gauge Not Indicating Full When Fuel Tank(s) Are Filled
- 10160789Mar 22, 2019SS 1034220 SSI Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Information
- 10154491Jan 23, 2019Service Bulletin New "Natural Gas Vehicle Information" Webpage
- 10154916Dec 31, 2018Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 33% |
| 2010 | 3 | 25% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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