2014 Palomino Columbus Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Palomino Columbus (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2014 Palomino Columbus. The part named most often is brakes, with 15 complaints (83% of the total), followed by wheels (5) and body and structure (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes15 83%
- Wheels5 28%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Tires1 5.6%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I have filed before for failed grease seals on same unit...two times before...entire axle assemblies were replaced last time. I took trailer to local shop for brake adjustment before a long trip and they found a leaking grease seal on right rear. Replaced seal.....”
NHTSA complaint #10615354, filed 2014-07, 3,000 milesWheels: “When I purchased my fifth wheel, the wheel bearing on the front right side axle had no bearing seal cap. Grease had been flown to brake shoes and drum. Lippert does not want to cover the damages or repairs. I had to replace the brake shoes and bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #10644627, filed 2014-10, 2,000 milesBody and structure: “I own a 2014 palamino Columbus 5th wheel camper. There is a small crack in the front corner of the bedroom slide out. The Columbus facebook page is full of complaints about this particular problem. Forest river has fixed some units under warranty and they admit that there is a structural problem with the frames of the campers. Lippert is the manufacturer of the frame and it has poor weld and poor structural supports. There are literally thousand of these units out there that need fixing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299830, filed 2020-01Tires: “The contact stated that while towing a 2014 Palomino Columbus on a 2012 ram 2500. The vehicle was being towed at unknown speeds, the spare tire carrier detached from the recreational vehicle without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11060769, filed 2018-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,127 and 6,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V828000Nov 15, 2016EquipmentCovers: Palomino Columbus 2013–2016, Prime Time Spartan 2015–2017, Forest River FR3 2015–2017 +1 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus…
- 13V203000May 17, 2013EquipmentCovers: Palomino Columbus 2013–2014, Forest River Wildwood 2013–2014, Sandstorm 2013–2014 +35 more
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat…
Recall details for the 2014 Palomino Columbus → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE14008Brake Surface Grease ContaminationClosed · Mar 20, 2014
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2014 Palomino Columbus.
Other model years of the Palomino Columbus
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 2,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 16 | 3,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Palomino Columbus model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Palomino Columbus have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2014 Palomino Columbus as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Palomino Columbus is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 15 complaints (83% of the total), followed by wheels with 5.
Has the 2014 Palomino Columbus been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Palomino Columbus reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,127 and 6,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.