Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2003 Freightliner Columbia Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 04V205000May 4, 2004On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2003–2004, Business Class M2 2002–2004, Century 2003–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184785Dec 23, 2020Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North…
- 10181049Oct 7, 2020Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number…
- 10141696Feb 26, 2018sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10129707Apr 10, 201514TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 10129622Mar 30, 201515-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
- 10129613Mar 1, 2015sb01101 Pilot Bearing Spacer for Detroit Engines with Eaton transmissions
- 10142285Sep 1, 201333-28 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
- 10142284Sep 1, 201335-30 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Freightliner Columbia
Engine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
6 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Freightliner Columbia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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