2005 Freightliner Columbia Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,606 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I took possession of the vehicle in january 06 and have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for aprrox 2 weeks each time for an exhaust leak in the cab of the vehicle and in the sleeping area the manufacturer of the vehicle stated that there were several vehicles with the same problem but did not have a 100% fix for it and the parts they were trying were almost impossible to get.. On may 25 2006 the problem had got to a point that it put me in the er with carbon monoxide poisoning.”
NHTSA complaint #10158525, filed 2006-05, 76,454 miles“The contact stated while driving the vehicle, the contact's eyes and lungs burned. The vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times and it was determined the exhaust gas was leaking. The exhaust gasket and manifold bolts were replaced, but this has not corrected the problem. Updated 5/16/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10153524, filed 2006-03, 180,759 miles“While driving eyes start to burn, started getting tired after 4 hours, fumes coming from air condition vents, while air condition was on, also film on windows. I don't smoke. Suspect exhaust fumes. Also with cotton swab could pick up soot deposits on air vents.”
NHTSA complaint #10168570, filed 2006-09Related recalls
- 09V366000Sep 23, 2009Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2004–2010, FLD 2004–2010, Western Star 4900 2004–2010 +6 more
- 06V030000Feb 8, 2006On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2004–2006, Western Star 4900 2004–2006, Sterling L-Line 2004–2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10187830Feb 19, 2021Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very…
- 10170603Jan 21, 2020Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60…
- 10141707Feb 26, 2018sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking
- 10141706Feb 26, 2018sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change
- 10141702Feb 26, 2018sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only
- 10141700Feb 26, 2018sb2061 Replacement Shunt Tube, EPA07 Caterpillar C13 and C15 Engines
- 10141699Feb 26, 2018sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698Feb 26, 2018sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141691Feb 26, 2018sb2050 Surge-Tank Cap Replacement
- 10129705Apr 17, 201615TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia
24 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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