2018 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 310,500 miles.
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“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 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 10222238Sep 28, 2022Service Solution for New Cascadia Low PowerComplaint. When additional floor heat insulation is ordered, the throttle pedal in some cases (when the throttle is fully depressed)…
- 10194775May 13, 2021Tech Talk discussion on new Cascadia cruise not working.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 43% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 27% |
| 2017 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
4 complaintsBrakes
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.
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