2024 Freightliner Cascadia Problems
Compared with other Freightliner Cascadia years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (8 complaints).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (6) and brakes (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 255 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 14%
- Steering2 14%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “When driving in highway traffic at moderate to high speeds (as well as low speeds), the truck will often accelerate with (and towards) a vehicle that is less than 1 second ahead of the truck. Certainly this often happens when there is not a safe distance between the truck and the next vehicle. The trucks systems in no way seem to expect that the next vehicle could slam on brakes at any moment. I have had this happen many times when a vehicle merges too close in front of me and then accelerates. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633132, filed 2024-12Vehicle speed control: “When a vehicle is merging into my lane, the truck will often not detect or react to the encroaching vehicle; this happens even when there is plenty of space, and the encroaching vehicle is halfway into my lane. I have had to intervene several times, since the truck was accelerating toward the previous vehicle in my headway, and ingoring the intervening merging vehicle. In contrast, the sensors in the truck apparently can see when a vehicle is near to the front, and mostly out of the headway of the truck (only part of the front vehicle in my lane, like when exiting). …”
NHTSA complaint #11633136, filed 2024-12Brakes: “All 6 Rotors have circumferential Groves. Dealer refuses to fix the issue. It was dropped for repairs due to lack of proper braking. Dealer road tested unit and stated that everything operates properly. When confronted that groves will get deeper in short period of time and it's a safety issue they still refused to repair. Unit has bumper to bumper warranty for 100k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11578262, filed 2024-03Steering: “It is hard to impossible to drive the truck in a straight line (compared to models without the smartvalves), and often drifts side to side randomly without any warning or feedback. The steering requires constant input, and the feel of the truck is not correct to allow intuitive steering. When driving in tight areas, I find that I need to stay at least a foot away from barriers or other objects to not be in danger of hitting them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633144, filed 2024-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 92,500 and 92,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V093000Feb 8, 2024SteeringCovers: Freightliner Cascadia 2024, Fccc MT 45 2024
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a…
- 23V299000Apr 26, 2023Electronic stability control (esc)Covers: Freightliner Cascadia 2020–2024, Business Class M2 2021–2024, Western Star 4700 2022 +1 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an…
Recall details for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 255 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038001Sep 10, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Service Bulletin for HVAC Stops Cooling
- 11037996Sep 4, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with Reversing Events (Aborts)
- 11036680Sep 1, 2026Body and structure. Draining Water Trapped in the Upper A-Pillar
- 11036662Aug 6, 2026Brakes. Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
- 11035540Jul 22, 2026Suspension. Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve - Raising Suspension
- 11035536Jul 21, 2026Forward collision avoidance. Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
- 11035527Jul 8, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Updated frequently asked questions.
- 11034535Jun 30, 2026Brakes. Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
- 11034527Jun 24, 2026Suspension. Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve - Raising Suspension
- 11034511Jun 24, 2026Suspension. Customer Advisory Letter for XMC02T Service Record Update for Smart Valve Wake Behavior
Other model years of the Freightliner Cascadia
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 92,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 12 | — | 7 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 13 | 138,056 | 19 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 16 | 270,584 | 21 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2020 | 26 | 51,600 | 21 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2019 | 29 | 50,000 | 29 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2018 | 11 | 209,000 | 26 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 9 | 220,000 | 20 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 12 | 150,000 | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 16 | 55,000 | 18 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2014 | 12 | 71,108 | 21 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 7 | 149,500 | 19 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 17 | 263,175 | 19 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2011 | 12 | 111,300 | 23 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 12 | 170,333 | 23 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 19 | 250,633 | 24 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 8 | 8,000 | 22 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Cascadia model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 6.
Has the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,500 miles and the middle half falls between 92,500 and 92,500 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.