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Freightliner CascadiaModel year report

2013 Freightliner Cascadia Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
149,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
19campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 149,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns and 880 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the reservoir/tank and 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns, 2 NHTSA investigations and 114 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that the j-brake and trailer brake erroneously engaged. The contact also mentioned that the brakes intermittently failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the on guard system had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000. Updated 7/31/14”

NHTSA complaint #10561849, filed 2014-01, 265,000 miles

Electrical system: “Occurring both stationary and while in motion whenever key is turned on. Left and right upper visor lights while the other 3 remain off, dash lights turn on and off. Some gauges not functioning. Headlights remain on while key in ignition regardless of if light switch is on. Emergency power system fluctuates on and off.”

NHTSA complaint #11310073, filed 2020-02

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle's computer was activated by roadside assistance. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the regeneration system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 414,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10969383, filed 2017-03

Fuel system: “2013 Freightliner diesel fuel cause fire, destroy the unit completely to the ground... Very first load with this truck...Truck was inspected by dealer (Penski) truck and release by truck dealer Fontana CA. Driver was fortunate to jump out of cab to safety .......He indicated truck was running normal no sign of warning lights...”

NHTSA complaint #11554642, filed 2023-11

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 102,000 and 197,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 149,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014220172201820202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 19 recalls for the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 880 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 880 bulletins →

Other model years of the Freightliner Cascadia

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20241492,5002———Too new
202312—7———Too new
202213138,05619———Not enough data
202116270,58421———Falling
20202651,60021——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20192950,00029——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
201811209,00026———Not enough data
20179220,00020———Not enough data
201612150,00012———Not enough data
20151655,00018———Stable
20141271,10821———Not enough data
20137149,50019———Not enough data
201217263,17519———Falling
201112111,30023———Not enough data
201012170,33323———Not enough data
200919250,63324———Stable
200888,00022———Not enough data

All Freightliner Cascadia model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia been recalled?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 149,500 miles and the middle half falls between 102,000 and 197,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.