2006 Freightliner Columbia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 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 steering of the 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 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.
“2006 Freightliner Columbia engine caught fire. The vehicle's power steering hose broke causing the fire in the engine compartment. The consumer used the fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10169098, filed 2006-09Related recalls
- 11V514000Oct 13, 2011Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2005–2011, Century 2005–2011, Classic 2005–2011 +2 more
- 07V403000Sep 6, 2007On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2005–2008, Century ST 2005–2008, Classic 2005–2008 +1 more
- 07V400000Sep 5, 2007On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2005–2008, Century ST 2005–2008, Classic 2005–2008 +1 more
- 07V289000Jul 3, 2007Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds…Covers: Freightliner Columbia 2005–2006, Thomas Built Buses FS-65 2004–2006, SAF-T-Liner 2004–2006 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10161128Apr 30, 2019Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
- 10154899Dec 17, 2018Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
- 10158072Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10158051Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156420Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156399Jul 17, 2017Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Freightliner Columbia
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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