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Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Freightliner CascadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 19 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-456 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, air
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
19 recalls
2022 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 · 2025 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Antilock: ABS warning light
Risk. An ABS system that does not store fault codes may fail to warn the driver of an issue, or prevent proper repair.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Steering
Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Supply: check valve
Risk. Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Headlights: bulbs
Risk. Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine
Risk. A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing 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
2022 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, and the recalls they led to.
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsOpen
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsNo recall
In owners' words
What Cascadia owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ABS system is shutting causing all safety systems to shut down including cruise control. Freightliner is overlaying the harness for abs sensors at the owners expense. There should be a recall for them to fix this issue. They are very aware of what's going on and are doing nothing to fix the issue.
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…
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…
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