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Model year

2018 Freightliner Columbia

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (170)
Recall campaigns covering this model year267k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Columbia by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Freightliner Columbia

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Freightliner Columbia
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-214Apr 14, 2020Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the roadLighting63,175Inspection
18V-525Aug 9, 2018During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightenedBrakes4,155Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Freightliner Columbia

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    170 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • CXA_10_25_TufTrac M12 Oct 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
    • TSB32-057-FTL Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
    • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
    • SS1033638 Jun 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
    • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
    • WI21-008 Apr 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
    • 21TS-01 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has two …
    • 21TS-03 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with a 1-Box aftertre…
    • WI21-003 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has t…
    • SB35-036 Dec 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-…
    • SB35-036 Oct 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O…
    • SB60-171 Jul 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting proce…
    • SB54-327 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering through the seals…
    • 20CSA-04 Mar 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink® 8.11 Standard and Professional will be available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.
    • WP20-002 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. Therefore, before …
    • 20CSA-01 Jan 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for a policy change regarding Detroit Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) will now have a 60-day expiration, starting on the release day of the bulletin. The intent of a SIB is to notify the service network of a major change t…
    • SB83-119 Jan 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for A/C system receiver-drier replacement guidelines.
    • SB54-290 Jan 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin on guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness.
    • SB72-043 Dec 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin revision that adds Century Class and Columbia models to the affected list for a Door Window and Regulator Retrofit.
    • 19-012WP Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
    • 19-013WI Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
    • 19-010WI Sep 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
    • 0308-19 PTO Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information Bulletin regarding PTO Dosing. This feature enables Active Regeneration of the DPFs while in PTO mode.
    • 0107-19 GHG17 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin to testing of EGR Cooler Water Manifold Assembly in DD13 engines.
    • 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
    • DOC-1034452 Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
    • 19-009WI Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
    • sb46056 Jun 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
    • fp46907 Apr 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
    • sb54311 Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
    • fp00024 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
    • fp54076 Nov 16, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Bulletin fp54076 Commodity Harness Ordering
    • sb4641 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
    • sb4641 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
    • 0606-17 Jun 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
    • 0607-17 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 96 (MCM) (GHG17)
    • 0609-17 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
    • 0603-17 Jun 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel System Integrity Check Routine - Two-Filter Fuel System
    • 0608-17 Jun 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnostic tests - Two Filter System - FSIC Leak Test
    • 0604-17 Jun 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 712 (CPC) (GHG17)
    • sb54296 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
    • sb4641 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
    • sb4641 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
    • 0606-17 Jun 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
    • 0607-17 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 96 (MCM) (GHG17)
    • 0609-17 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
    • 0603-17 Jun 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel System Integrity Check Routine - Two-Filter Fuel System
    • 0608-17 Jun 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnostic tests - Two Filter System - FSIC Leak Test
    • 0604-17 Jun 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 712 (CPC) (GHG17)
    • sb0002 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Publications Ordering
    • sb54296 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
    • sb00044 Feb 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
    • DOC-1034171 Feb 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1034171 Airliner Rear Suspension Chassis Lean Troubleshooting
    • 0606-17 Jun 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
    • 0607-17 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 96 (MCM) (GHG17)
    • 0603-17 Jun 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel System Integrity Check Routine - Two-Filter Fuel System
    • 0608-17 Jun 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnostic tests - Two Filter System - FSIC Leak Test
    • 0604-17 Jun 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SPN 712 (CPC) (GHG17)
    • ICI12-016 FL614 Dec 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
    • FL783 Jan 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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