Freightliner Columbia problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 21 recalls on file for the Freightliner Columbia (2005–2021).

Complaints
0
Recalls
21
Model years
17
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200520072009201120132015201720192021
NHTSA complaints per Freightliner Columbia model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Freightliner Columbia model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Freightliner Columbia recalls

  • Recall 23V105000Feb 20, 202360,604 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V214000Apr 14, 202063,175 vehiclesModel years 2006–2020

    Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V370000May 14, 2019741 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V525000Aug 9, 20184,155 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V810000Dec 15, 201724,860 vehiclesModel years 2005–2017

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V206000Apr 12, 2016702 vehiclesModel years 2010–2017

    Risk: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V150000Mar 28, 2014938 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 13V604000Nov 29, 201326,310 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 12V266000Jun 12, 2012217 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V074000Feb 28, 2012103,437 vehiclesModel years 2006–2013

    Risk: A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V514000Oct 13, 20119,689 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V478000Sep 16, 201173,500 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V465000Sep 8, 20114,444 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V330000Jun 21, 201148,170 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 11V287000May 18, 2011268 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V146000Mar 3, 20112,073 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 10V551000Nov 4, 20107,466 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V341000Jul 27, 20105,743 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 10V339000Jul 27, 201013,410 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.

  • Recall 10V189000May 7, 201030,704 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V112000Mar 23, 201016 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Other Freightliner models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology