2020 Freightliner Cascadia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“I have had several issues on my new 2020 Cascadia. The power steering box had an external leak which resulted in a steering whine. The dealer replaced the steering box with only 24,000 miles on the truck. I also had a road call involving a check engine and stop engine light which resulted in a replacement of a control unit and temperature sensor. I am still trying to get reimbursed for this repair since the truck is still under warranty. There has also been a def issue causing a loss of power”
NHTSA complaint #11309211, filed 2020-02“Multiple safety issues with truck #1 When driving & using cruise control (CC) at 60 mph & truck is at that speed (60 mph) truck is moving from top speed to E coast mode. Immediately RPM is down (from 1250 to 600) & steering wheel is much harder b/c reduced power from engine . Response time for driver to avoid potential hazardous situations on the road (i.e. animals, rocks, trees, etc.) is longer & not safe #2 This problem is related to when truck is in regen. In driving, and when truck is doing regen (visible on the dash: high temp light/ icon). …”
NHTSA complaint #11505866, filed 2023-02Related recalls
- 23V105000Feb 20, 2023Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2020, 108SD 2019–2021, M2 2019–2021 +4 more
- 21V689000Sep 2, 2021Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2019–2021
Related service bulletins
- 11027503Dec 11, 2025Fleet Communications for Power Steering Resevoir - NTF Replacements
- 11026420Nov 19, 2025Fleet communications for Bosch Steering Gear Replacements
- 11020273Jun 11, 2025Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
- 11016310Mar 20, 2025CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST)
- 11014785Feb 4, 2025Technical Service Bulletin for SAS01T to SAS03T Replacement Information
- 11013216Jan 14, 2025Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting
- 10233951Mar 31, 2023Important Campaign Information letter communicating that SF660 Field Service Campaign is Replaced by FL967.
- 10230910Jan 9, 2023Revised Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
- 10228679Dec 14, 2022Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 6 | 21% |
| 2017 | 3 | 33% |
| 2016 | 3 | 25% |
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 10 | 53% |
| 2008 | 7 | 88% |
Other parts of the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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