2019 Freightliner Cascadia Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 34%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,674miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 34% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,674 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.
“My truck just came to a screeching halt on the interstate with no obstacles in front of it. It nearly caused a major accident. I could not override it. I was approaching an overpass approximately 100 yards away. Collision warning lights went on. Horn started beeping and brakes engaged immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11530515, filed 2023-07“While approaching an overpass the collision mitigation system activated my brakes nearly causing the vehicle behind me to rear end my trailer, hit my brakes so hard i was thrown forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11617194, filed 2024-09“Cruise control will shut off and then engage again on its own. It will have a hard time to disengage at times. Lane departure goes off when there is nothing there. The collision warning system goes off a lot. Locked up the brakes in the rain causing a slide. Locked up on ice almost causing a jackknife. Then this summer it has locked up when nothing is around. Came to a complete stop, then not releasing the brakes for a few seconds. Luckily, no one was around. It has been in for repair several times. It is in the shop now. I lease this vehicle from Penske. They refuse to give me a safe truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11479098, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60–70 MPH, the brake assist system engaged without an object nearby. While depressing the brake pedal, the system released and reset. The Forward Collision Avoidance alarm sounded. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 200,674.”
NHTSA complaint #11534282, filed 2023-07, 200,674 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature engaged inadvertently. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the brake assist system engaged after a plastic bag flew by the vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance alarm sounded during the failure. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the feature could not be deactivated. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 254,180.”
NHTSA complaint #11580899, filed 2024-04, 254,180 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11024978Oct 29, 2025Features and Benefits for SafetyDirect 5.1
- 11022338Aug 21, 2025CX Advocate for KY AEB Notice
- 11022314Aug 8, 2025Customer letter for Detroit Assurance Kentucky Interstate 71 Road Hazard
- 10210557Apr 25, 2022Service Solution for Cummins Engine andWABCO OnGuard (Obtaining Cruise When AdaptiveCruise Is Interrupted). Interruption of the forward radar system results in loss of both…
- 10201681Sep 7, 2021Freightliner Customer Advisory Letter for Enabling the MPC01T Camera Unplugged Fault Code.
- 10200709Aug 10, 2021Service Solution for Detroit Assurance Radar Front End Shipping Label. It has been reported that in some cases shipping labels may have been affixed to the inside center of the…
- 10199371Jul 14, 2021Service Solution for VRDU Fault Code 232/524000/19and 232/524049/19 â ECU CPC Data Error. This VRDU code typically sets after the VRDU gets reprogrammed and parameters to clear…
- 10200620Jun 2, 2021Freightliner Service Bulletin for Detroit Assurance 4.0 Software v20.05. Cascadia trucks built from January 1, 2017 through September 9, 2019 and equipped with Detroit Assurance…
- 10198593Jun 1, 2021Freightliner Service Bulletin for Detroit Assurance 4.0 Software v20.05. New Cascadia trucks built from January 1, 2017 through September 9, 2019 and equipped with Detroit…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 57% |
| 2023 | 5 | 42% |
| 2022 | 6 | 46% |
| 2021 | 5 | 31% |
| 2020 | 11 | 42% |
| 2019 | 10 | 34% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 1 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
10 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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