2003 Freightliner Columbia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There are no hand holds on the driver's side exterior or interior to aid in entering or exiting the truck. I was injured because of this failure to provide handholds when I slipped of the top step while attempting to exit the vehicle. I have under gone surgery on my left knee from which I have not recovered, and will in the near future undergo surgery on my right elbow as a result of this failure to provide a safe way to enter or exit the truck. There are no fmcsa regulations in regards to this.”
NHTSA complaint #10209257, filed 2007-11Related service bulletins
- 10163511Aug 5, 2019Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
- 10130329May 1, 2016Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be…
- 10142300Jan 1, 2015sb9815 Paint Finish Standards
- 10126778Mar 7, 201414TS5 Replacing Damaged Aftertreatment Sensor Bosses
- 10126809Dec 24, 201212-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
- 10126818Dec 1, 2012Body SRT Updates -2012.12.12
- 10020435May 1, 2006Bug screen reinforcement on century class conventional and the columbia. The clips on the bug reinforcement may cause abrasions to the screen material. Freightliner.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Freightliner Columbia
6 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Freightliner Columbia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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