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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.
2023 Freightliner CascadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-405 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Forward collision avoidance
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Firerelated2 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Power train
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Firerelated | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2023 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 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing 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.
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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.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. Unexpected engine shut down 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.
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
2023 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
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cascadia owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The front sensor is calibrated wrong. It slams my brakes on road if a shadow is in road, bridges, vehicles parked on side of road, and sometimes if another semi passes me it slams the breaks on. It happens if its just raining out not so much winter because snow and ice blocks the sensor. This has…
I was north of Louisville Kentucky on [XXX] traveling at 65 mph and I was in the middle lane and the collision lights came on and the truck abruptly started stopping. Luckily no one was on my right side. I made it to the shoulder of the road. Thank God I wasn’t rear ended by anyone and there were…
Dash light warning lights come on and causes the cruise control to stop working. A total of 6 fault lights comes on and also causes the Adaptive Cruise Control to not work. This is the 3rd Freightliner Cascadia that I have driven in the past 3 and a half years and every single truck has had the…
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