2005 Freightliner Columbia Body and structure 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 body and structure 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
- 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
- 10151616Oct 18, 2018Service Bulletin 9814- Bumper Paint
- 10151615Oct 18, 2018Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron® Elite
- 10151613Oct 18, 2018Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
- 10151611Oct 18, 2018Service Bulletin 9813- Side Fairing Primer Repair
- 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
Body and structure: other model years
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 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
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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