2004 Freightliner Columbia Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 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 electrical system of the 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“2004 Freightliner Columbia caught fire under the hood. According to the report, the fire started due to a possible short in the wring. Ohio traffic crash report”
NHTSA complaint #10201486, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
- 10181759Oct 27, 2020Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017…
- 10195478Jun 28, 2018SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
- 10031784Sep 1, 2009Freightliner truck: intermittent electrical issues. Intermittent electrical issues have been reported on century class and columbia trucks. Issues with engine performance…
- 10020424Mar 1, 2006Icu4/4m lightbar low voltage indicators and lamps.
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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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