repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GENProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-601 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Damaged wiring harnesses and brake lines can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Cascadia Fifth GEN year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cascadia Fifth GEN median. How we score
'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2026 Cascadia Fifth GEN?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.