2022 Freightliner Cascadia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 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.
“There was brake failure during an accident or 4/23/21 on the Massachusetts turnpike where there was a fatality. The air dryer filter broke off and my question is regarding nhtsa part 573 safety recall report 22v-443. I would like to know the two simultaneous events in this recall test. I realize the production date is a month or less after the recall date of vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11523252, filed 2023-05“The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated while reversing at 10 MPH, the brake caliper seized and the two front driver’s side inside tires exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with front brake modulator failure. The contact was informed that the front brake modulator valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11532293, filed 2023-07, 201,285 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the service brakes were applied without input from the driver. The Forward Collision-Avoidance warning light was illuminated. There was no object in the roadway to activate the feature. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number: PE23010 (Forward Collision Avoidance). The manufacturer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11529518, filed 2023-06, 148,000 miles“Front end collision with camery hybrid at 35 to 40 mph. Vehicle was rented from Miller Leasing in Hartford CT. Miller ordered truck without Detroit assurance 5.0 or front desk brakes. On collision the screw in air fryer broke off causing loss of brakes. Air dryer was mounted on the frame passenger side exposed to possible damage. After traveling a couple hundred feet the truck smashed the camery in the guardrail and there was a fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #11503055, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V817000 (Service Brakes, Air, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Axiomatic Braking System independently activated. The failure had occurred approximately 15 times and occurred intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that it was a known issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11550118, filed 2023-10, 115,629 milesRelated recalls
- 22V817000Nov 1, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2017–2023, Western Star 49X 2020–2023, Freightliner Business Class M2 2020–2022 +2 more
- 22V468000Jun 30, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage when the…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2022
- 22V456000Jun 24, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) fault codes will not be…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2022
- 22V443000Jun 22, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2022
- 22V374000May 25, 2022Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The double check valve may trap air which can impair service…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2022
- 22V101000Feb 22, 2022Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. A certain combination of software and anti-lock brake…Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2022
Related service bulletins
- 11030500Mar 19, 2026CX Advocate for 1810/02 ABS longitudinal acceleration fault (TSB-54-104-WST,TSB-54-379-FTL)
- 11029519Feb 25, 2026Fleet Communications for TSB-54-379-FTL & TSB-54-104-WST ESC warning lamp and ECU replacement
- 11029513Feb 10, 2026My Communications for Alliance EX Value Brake Drum
- 11028071Jan 28, 2026Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement
- 11028064Jan 22, 2026Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement
- 11027487Dec 11, 2025Fleet Communications for ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Faults
- 11025094Oct 16, 2025CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
- 11023665Sep 12, 2025My Communications for Parts Alert ABS Harness
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 5 | 38% |
| 2021 | 3 | 19% |
| 2020 | 7 | 27% |
| 2019 | 10 | 34% |
| 2018 | 3 | 27% |
| 2017 | 1 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 19% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 2 | 29% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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