2005 Freightliner Columbia Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,498miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,498 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the tire blew out. Just did a walk around 2 miles before, the trailer was empty. The tire went completely off the rim and off into the brush. No truck damage but the rim is not usable.”
NHTSA complaint #10125343, filed 2005-06, 36,000 miles“2005 Freightliner Columbia , suffered a mechanical failure with left rear drive axle dual assembly. The assembly detached from the semi and crossed into the eastbound lanes. The bolts holding the tire on had completely sheared off. (oho traffic crash report # 10-0316-89) updated 09/13/10”
NHTSA complaint #10353149, filed 2010-08“2005 Freightliner Columbia was stopping for a toll booth when both rear right wheels detached from the second rear axle. One tire broke the window of the toll building. The lug nuts broke off on the right side second to the rear axle. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0752-91.”
NHTSA complaint #10284361, filed 2009-09Related recalls
- 05V185000Apr 27, 2005On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2005, Century ST 2005, Sterling Acterra 2005
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Freightliner Columbia
24 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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