AI DamageFreightliner Columbia: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner Columbia across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 195 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 175 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- Important Campaign Information letter communicating that SF660 Field Service Campaign is Replaced by FL967
- Revised Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
- Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
- ConMet Front Hub to Rotor Fasteners
- Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate
- SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
- Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- Allison FuelSense 2.0
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.