FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Reliability Overview
The FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA has been produced from 1997 to 2021. Over 25 model years, NHTSA has received 110 complaints and issued 203 recall campaigns for this model.
25
Model Years
110
Complaints
203
Recalls
1997–2021
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2021 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2020 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
No rating
2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
No rating
2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
No rating
2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
No rating
2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 5
No rating
2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 5
No rating
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 6
No rating
2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 13
No rating
2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 18
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitywindshield
2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 20
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 30
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 27
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systememission-controlgas-recirculation-valve-egr-valve
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 16
Recalls: 21
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 44
Recalls: 14
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainclutch-assembly
2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
2002 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-otherdeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings
2001 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-airantilock
2000 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsrearother
1999 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1998 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1997 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | N/A | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | N/A | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | N/A | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | N/A | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 | N/A | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | N/A | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | N/A | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 13 | N/A | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | N/A | visibilitywindshield |
| 2009 | 3 | 20 | N/A | engine |
| 2008 | 1 | 30 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 2007 | 12 | 27 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systememission-controlgas-recirculation-valve-egr-valve |
| 2006 | 16 | 21 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 2005 | 44 | 14 | N/A | power-trainclutch-assembly |
| 2004 | 14 | 10 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 2003 | 12 | 5 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-otherdeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | N/A | service-brakes-airantilock |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | N/A | seat-beltsrearother |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |