Palomino Columbus Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2020 · 39 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Palomino Columbus, across 8 model years (2012–2021). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2014, with 18 complaints
2012: 2201222013: 162013162014: 182014182015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 0201702018: 1201812021: 020210

n = 39 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Palomino Columbus years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Columbus year: 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2014 Columbus: 18 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2013 Columbus: 16 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2012 Columbus: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2015 Columbus: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2016 Columbus: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2018 Columbus: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Palomino Columbus problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes2931
Wheels620
Suspension420
Structure320
Tires320
Electrical System110
Service Brakes, Electric110

All Palomino Columbus model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2021 Columbus01——
2018 Columbus10—Suspension
2017 Columbus01——
2016 Columbus11—Electrical System
2015 Columbus11—Service Brakes
2014 Columbus182—Service BrakesFar more complaints than other years
2013 Columbus162—Service BrakesFar more complaints than other years
2012 Columbus20—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Palomino Columbus years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (16), 2014 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Columbus year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Palomino Columbus?

Service Brakes, with 29 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Palomino Columbus have?

4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.