1998 Freightliner Columbia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Columbia years
- Not enough data 12th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Columbia so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Freightliner Columbia recalls (2)
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Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front brake air hose leaks (PE03005) — opened Feb 7, 2003, closed Aug 22, 2003.
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02088) — opened Nov 22, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03E019000.
Other Freightliner Columbia years
← 1997 Columbia · 1999 Columbia →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Columbia | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Columbia | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Columbia | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Columbia | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Columbia | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 Columbia | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 Columbia | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 Columbia | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 Columbia | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 Columbia | 1 | 18 |
| 2009 Columbia | 2 | 20 |
| 2008 Columbia | 1 | 30 |
| 2007 Columbia | 11 | 27 |
| 2006 Columbia | 14 | 21 |
| 2005 Columbia | 38 | 14 |
| 2004 Columbia | 13 | 10 |
| 2003 Columbia | 10 | 5 |
| 2002 Columbia | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 Columbia | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Columbia | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Columbia | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Columbia?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner Columbia?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Freightliner Columbia a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Columbia model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.