2001 Freightliner Columbia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Columbia years
- Not enough data 6th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Freightliner Columbia. That ranks 6th out of 25 Columbia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Freightliner Columbia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Freightliner Columbia recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2001 freightliner columbia class, unit 1 trailer became disconnected. Unit 1 trailer struck the power unit while attempting to stop. Unit 1 power unit and trailer came to rest in the right lane. *bf updated 03/21/11 *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0047-90) *jb
We have experienced 5 similar steering gear box failures on our 2001 freightliner columbia trucks. In each failure the truck would not turn. No accidents occurred in failures #2 - #5.on 12/20/01 our 2nd failure, [xxx] at 170780 miles, unit 3657.on 04/01/02 our 3rd failure, [xxx] at 238661 miles…
Defective brake (axle five left side, push rod travel is 1/4 inch), brake shoes faile to move. Nlm
Other Freightliner Columbia years
← 2000 Columbia · 2002 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 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Columbia | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Columbia | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Columbia | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Columbia?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Columbia?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.