repaired · 2022 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Freightliner CascadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-105 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Freightliner Cascadia has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Structure
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
18 recalls
2015 Freightliner Cascadia 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 · 2023 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. Hot exhaust in close proximity to the PRD may cause the PDR to activate and CNG to be unexpectedly released from the tank.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, air
Risk. While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the corrosion progresses and goes undetected, the hose could begin to leak CNG, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Service brakes, air
Risk. Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An inverter fire may result in a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Steering
Risk. The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a…
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
2015 vs. every other Cascadia 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 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, and the recalls they led to.
- Daimler Trucks North America RecallsNo recall
- Windshield Wiper Motor FailureNo recall
- Wiper Motor FailureNo recall
- PNDB Electrical Power DistributionNo recall
- Intermittent Loss of Power Steering AssistNo recall
- RQ17 - 008 ClosingNo recall
- SAM Cab Water IntrusionNo recall
In owners' words
What Cascadia owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello I am reaching out to you today to discuss a common issue with 2015 Freightliner cascadia the acu harness is located on the frame of the chassis and is grounding out wires to the mcm causing the truck to shut off in the middle of the road, highway or interstate, when the issue starts it…
2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. CONSTITUENT STATED THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH TRUCK, SPECIFICALLY AN ONGOING ELECTRICAL ISSUE BASED UPON A LEAK GETTING INTO VEHICLE DAMAGING ELECTRICAL LINES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF BOTH TANKS, ISSUES WITH E-COAST SYSTEM,…
WE HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED APPROX 7 TIMES AND THE WINDSHIELD CONTINUES TO LEAK. WE ALSO HAD THE ENTIRE GASKET REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD STILL LEAKS. A WEEK AGO IT POURED DOWN RAIN RESULTING IN THE CITY HORN TO GO OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN RUNNING AT FULL…
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