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2018 Freightliner Cascadia

Based on reports from 19 owners and 26 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

1,044

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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 19 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 26 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 311K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (16%)

Brakes3 (16%)

Lights2 (11%)

Electrical2 (11%)

Other2 (11%)

Stability Control1 (5%)

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch1 (5%)

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights1 (5%)

2018 Freightliner Cascadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 310,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 311K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (26 recalls)

17V452000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.

17V629000Do Not DriveOct 2017

STEERING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.

17V730000Feb 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.

17V761000May 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

18V300000Jul 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

+ 21 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 26 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Freightliner Cascadia Model Years

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2018 Freightliner Cascadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia reliable?

The 2018 Freightliner Cascadia has 19 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2018 Freightliner Cascadia problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia have any recalls?

Yes, the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia has 26 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Freightliner Cascadia problems start?

Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 310,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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