2018 Freightliner Cascadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 310,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 310,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Had same issues on 2018-2020 Freightliner cascadias (7 different units), chassis harness rubbing against transmission and the metal bracket by the air compressor. Active fault codes for coolant level , tcs, transmission ecu - drivers not able to drive on automatic mode/ only manual mode available. One time the driver was not even able to start the truck in the morning, had to get the unit towed to the dealer and have the harness repaired. All of the faults previously described could happen in motion and/or when vehicle was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11366557, filed 2020-10, 310,500 miles“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
- 18V491000Jul 20, 2018Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The Instrument Cluster Unit (ICU) may not perform the…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11013215Jan 15, 2025Service Solution for Cascadia intermittent no-start and CPC not configured message
- 11007514Aug 15, 2024CX Advocate for Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality (TSB54-369-FTL, TSB54-095-WST)
- 11005490Jul 30, 2024Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality
- 11005469Jul 18, 2024Service Solution for ECP Solenoid Interim Service Replacement Parts
- 11001189May 21, 2024Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard large population
- 11001188May 21, 2024Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard small population
- 11001186May 21, 2024Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard large population
- 11001185May 21, 2024Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard small population
- 10246175Nov 3, 2023Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
- 10238260Jun 2, 2023Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
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 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 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 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