Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Columbia — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Freightliner Columbia
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 2001–2020 | — | — | 0 | 67 | 73 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Columbia
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 12.8L 6-cylinder | 2003–2015 | 14 models | 66 |
| Freightliner 14.0L 6-cylinder | 2001–2015 | 25 models | 53 |
| Freightliner 12.7L 6-cylinder | 2001–2018 | 22 models | 40 |
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 10 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Tires, Structure |
| 2005 | 14 | 38 | Power Train, Wheels, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2006 | 21 | 14 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Seat Belts |
| 2007 | 27 | 11 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Structure |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.