2013 Palomino Columbus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Palomino Columbus, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The 5th wheel trailer we purchased came with supplied 6000 pnd lippert axles. The axles are too small for the weight carried on this trailer. 7000 or 8000 pound axles should be standard. In 2013 this is what they used. In subsequent years, they used heavier axles. We are educated to this and are sensitive to brake, axle seal, and overall tire maintenance. Lippert seals are also known to be inferior. We had the seals replaced with higher quality dexter seals about 6 months ago so that we could avoid any issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10936422, filed 2016-12, 20,000 miles“The lippert 6k axle on the listed 5th wheel trailer, wheel seals failed allowing grease to contaminate the brake shoes, diminishing or eliminating braking ability of the trailer. This is an on going and re-occurring problem with these axles, not just on the Columbus/forest river line. Photographs are available upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #10560304, filed 2014-01, 6,000 miles“All axle seals leaking on 2013 Columbus 320 rs...6000# axles. Approximately 6000 miles on unit that was purchased in march of 2014....this is being reported in november 2014. Grease leaked through axle seals into hub assembly, contaminating braking mechanism causing reduced to no brakes on 14,000# 5th wheel trailer. This 5th wheel is used primarily in colorado, on mountain roads. I have read numerous reports of this same problem occurring with little to no action being taken by lippert industries to issue a recall of their product.”
NHTSA complaint #10659688, filed 2014-11, 6,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 19% |
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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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