2006 Freightliner Columbia Body and structure 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 body and structure of the 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 7% of the 14 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.
“2006 Freightliner Columbia was traveling through toll plaza. Consumer's right rear trailer door came unsecured and struck the side of the toll booth. The driver stated he had problems with the door prior to approaching the toll booth. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0391-90 updated 04/15/10 updated 06/09/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10231791, filed 2008-06Related 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
- 10151609Oct 18, 2018Service Bulletin 9818- Repainting Plastic Bumper Components
- 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
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Freightliner Columbia
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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