2013 Freightliner Cascadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,500 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.
“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 milesRelated recalls
- 19V370000May 14, 2019Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2013–2019, M2 2005–2017, 108SD 2013–2018 +12 more
- 17V761000Nov 27, 2017Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2018, Western Star 4900 2008–2018, 4700 2008–2018 +2 more
- 12V178000Apr 24, 2012Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2012–2013, Business Class M2 2012–2013, Coronado 2012–2013 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10177606Jul 30, 2020Freightliner Service Bulletin for Meritor Steer Axle Drum Brake Squeal. Some Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles equipped with Meritor steer axle drum brakes with a front axle…
- 10161117Apr 15, 2019Accent / Park Light Function Disable Accent / Park Light Function Disable
- 10161066Apr 9, 2019Hendrickson 5 Inch Drop Axle Tie Rods
- 10156349Feb 25, 2019Service Bulletin- ABS Light Illuminating in the ICU, ABS Solenoids Not Self Checking
- 10140704Mar 1, 2018SS 1033322 ABS light illuminating in ICU, ABS solenoids will not self-check
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 5 | 38% |
| 2021 | 3 | 19% |
| 2020 | 7 | 27% |
| 2019 | 10 | 34% |
| 2018 | 3 | 27% |
| 2017 | 1 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 2 | 29% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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