2021 Freightliner Cascadia Steering 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 steering of the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“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“I purchased a new P4 through my employers Lease Purchase program, and when I ordered my new truck, I ordered it with the Hendrickson Air-Ride Suspension Package for the front axle, disc brakes front and rear, and a few other options. My truck required 14 all axle alignment’s before it was driving correctly, after destroying both left & right steer tires. One Freightliner dealer set the right front at 7/16” toe-in, after I threatened to bring legal action against the dealership, only to learn three weeks later, the toe-in was set at 7/16”, which destroyed the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11471285, filed 2022-06Related recalls
- 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
- 21V369000May 19, 2021Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2022, Fccc S2RV 2021–2022, Freightliner 114SD 2021–2022 +7 more
- 21V256000Apr 12, 2021Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2022, 114SD 2021–2022, Fccc MT 45 2021–2022 +7 more
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 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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