2021 Freightliner Cascadia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 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 electrical system of the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When driving, there is a constant and very strong vibration throughout the entirety of the truck. This makes it difficult to steer and drive in a safe manner. I've replaced any parts that might be associated with this malfunction with brand new parts at the advice of professional mechanics (cost over $30,000) and it was to no avail. The truck is still malfunctioning and I have been left unable to work or barely working for 14 months. The vibration has caused many health concerns, like headaches, nausea, and stomach ulcers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561665, filed 2023-12“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 438,861; however, service records listed the mileage at 742,227.”
NHTSA complaint #11764951, filed 2026-09Related recalls
- 21V481000Jun 25, 2021Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2019–2022, Western Star 49X 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11031966Apr 9, 2026Fleet Communications for solenoid issues
- 11026469Nov 20, 2025Fleet Communication for SS 3174-FTL
- 11026454Nov 20, 2025Fleet Communications for Key off amp draw
- 11024966Oct 16, 2025CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised
- 11017537Apr 23, 2025Service Solution for ICC5 Erroneous Electric Power Steering Warning Message
- 11017529Apr 17, 2025CX Advocate for ICC5 erroneous electric power steering warning message (SS3176-FTL)
- 11016335Mar 31, 2025Service Solution for ICC5 Erroneous Electric Power Steering Warning Message
- 11016315Mar 12, 2025Service Solution for ICC5 B-Panel Gauges Intermittently Not Being Displayed
- 11013215Jan 15, 2025Service Solution for Cascadia intermittent no-start and CPC not configured message
- 11012394Dec 4, 2024FAB 337 for 4th and Fifth Gen Cascadia RP1226 - Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect (PLVD)
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 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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