2013 Freightliner Cascadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 197,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 197,000 miles. 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.
“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 2020-02Related recalls
- 16V656000Sep 13, 2016Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2013–2017
- 13V627000Dec 17, 2013Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured December 11, 2012, through November…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2013–2014
- 13V127000Apr 9, 2013Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2012–2014, Coronado 2012–2014
- 13V099000Mar 18, 2013Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from April 12, 1210, through March…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2012–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10189960Mar 24, 2021Tech Talk discussion on engine fan running all the time.
- 10188226Feb 26, 2021Tech Talk discussion on 1845_9 for 1939 TCFG2 message missing ON 2013 CASCADIA.
- 10183298Nov 24, 2020Tech Talk discussion on 1845/9 for 1939 TCFG2 message missing ON 2013 CASCADIA VIN#FH8156.
- 10181759Oct 27, 2020Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017…
- 10180447Sep 21, 2020Tech Talk discussion on no power when turning key in 2013 Cascadia
- 10179249Aug 31, 2020Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and…
- 10174068Apr 23, 2020Updated DDC Field Service Campaign for GHG14 DETROIT DD13 with Two-Box Aftertreatment Software Reprogramming. Certain Detroit Model Year 2013 to 2015 GHG14 DD13 engines that are…
- 10173894Apr 17, 2020Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the…
- 10171911Mar 2, 2020Customer Advisory Letter that an inspection to determine if the high current breaker has been bypassed.
- 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…
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 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 27, 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