2005 Freightliner Columbia Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 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 exterior lighting of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 3% of the 38 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.
“2005 Freightliner Columbia experiencing problems with the turn signals, the exterior mirrors and the absence of a hand rail on the outside of the cab for exiting the cab. The mirrors on the truck vibrate excessively to the point where the driver cannot see oncoming traffic. There is not way to tighten them without replacing the entire unit. The consumer feels that the turn signal should be self canceling or that the audible signal sound should be louder.”
NHTSA complaint #10122637, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10141758Feb 26, 2018sb54251 Condensation and Possible Water Entry Points in Headlamp Assemblies
- 10029425Mar 1, 2011Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. Model years unknown. Models columbia, business…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia
24 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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