2022 Freightliner CASCADIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
19 distinct recall campaigns
138,057 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 61.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 15.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 4; Service Brakes, Air: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 6; 2024: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11445705 · 2021-12-31 (December 31, 2021)
FYI, this is the second 2022 Cascadia I’ve driven with this issue. The forward radar sensor detects a target 3 feet in front of me and slams on the brakes if the cruise control is set. I can over ride it by turning off the CC, but then I get constant alarms for following too closely and collision alerts. The issue has generated 4 critical events to my company. This happens randomly, with no warning whether I am in traffic or not. I believe this to be a significant safety issue at worst, and a very unpleasant driving environment at best. Accordi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11445705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451612 · 2022-02-11 (February 11, 2022)
The system isn't working properly. The AEB(automatic emergency braking) has been braking when I was driving on ice for no reason almost making cars get skids. It's essential to not brake hard on a slippery road. But that system put me in dangerous conditions. Not only one time but several. I was afraid to drive with them on. Also, I tried to see how the truck goes without it, I unplugged it and the truck was braking properly and never had skidded on slippery roads. And funny thing my acceleration was better, and fuel consumption mile/gallons in…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11451612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11622158 · 2024-10-27 (October 27, 2024)
The flex flang behind the turbocharger has broken off. This lets the hot exhaust gases blow directly onto the underside of the cab and onto electrical wires. And other parts of the truck
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11622158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11715921 · 2026-02-05 (February 5, 2026)
Premature failure of TPMS sensors in 3 tires. Battery alert on them. Only 23,000 miles on vehicle
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11715921 at NHTSA ↗