2018 Freightliner Cascadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 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 brakes of the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 12 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 Automatic Emergency Braking System has activated at least 3 different times while I was driving. At each occurrence there was nothing in the roadway or travel lane. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop twice and slammed the brakes on but then released them a moment later once. In each event a very near collision with other vehicles was almost caused. There are other drivers that use this truck that have reported similar events (5 or 6), but I cannot say for certain what the exact circumstances were in those events. This vehicle is available for inspection if requested. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526068, filed 2023-06“Semi was traveling westbound on interstate 80 when it entered north ditch of the roadway. Semi rolled at least once after entering ditch. Driver was ejected from the vehicle while it was rolling. It came to rest on passenger side facing westbound. Driver was pronounced dead at hospital. At the scene of the accident the mechanic of the company mentioned there was a problem with the brakes. The air bag did not deploy and the seat belt alarm continued to sound even when the belt was connected. This happened only shortly after driver started shift. …”
NHTSA complaint #11140059, filed 2018-10Related recalls
- 22V817000Nov 1, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2023, Western Star 49X 2020–2023, Freightliner Business Class M2 2020–2022 +2 more
- 20V567000Feb 16, 2022Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2021
- 20V390000Jul 2, 2020Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2021
- 19V711000Oct 7, 2019Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may not detect an…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2020
- 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
- 19V136000Feb 27, 2019Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Anti-Lock Braking system…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019
- 18V742000Oct 19, 2018Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2018
- 18V703000Oct 5, 2018Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019, Western Star 5700 2018–2019, 4900 2018–2019 +7 more
- 18V525000Aug 9, 2018Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019, 122SD 2018–2019, 114SD 2018–2019 +4 more
- 18V411000Jun 15, 2018Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2018–2019
- 18V353000May 29, 2018Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2019, Western Star 4700 2017–2019, 5700 2017–2019 +8 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
Related service bulletins
- 10194477May 12, 2021Customer Advisory Letter for Drive Axle Drum Brake S-Cam U-Bolt Replacement.
- 10189342Mar 17, 2021Revised Customer Advisory Letter for ABS Warning Light Illumination with ABS code SA 11, SPN 629, FMI 11. REVISED: This CAL revises the CAL issued August 10th, 2020. Western Star…
- 10184895Dec 22, 2020Tech Talk discussion on New Cascadia "low air pressure" warning light.
- 10184891Dec 6, 2020Tech Talk discussion on New Cascadia P4 abs wheel speed sensor locations.
- 10183403Nov 30, 2020Tech Talk discussion on service brakes lock up when using engine brakes.
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 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology