2016 Palomino Columbus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Columbus years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Palomino Columbus. That ranks 4th out of 8 Columbus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Palomino Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Palomino Columbus recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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 toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PALOMINO COLUMBUS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VOLTAGE WIRING MELTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE CABIN. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF WEST HOUSTON; 29029, KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77494; [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…
Other Palomino Columbus years
← 2015 Columbus · 2017 Columbus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Columbus | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Columbus | 18 | 2 |
| 2013 Columbus | 16 | 2 |
| 2012 Columbus | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Palomino Columbus?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Palomino Columbus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Palomino Columbus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Columbus model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.