2012 Freightliner Columbia

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2012 Freightliner Columbia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:40:39.710Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Freightliner Columbia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2004: 13 complaints 2005: 38 complaints 2005 2006: 14 complaints 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021
2012: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19970
19980
19990
20001
20013
20022
200310
200413
200538
200614
200711
20081
20092
20101
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160
20170
20180
20190
20200
20210

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111221 — electrical system

DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND ISOLATOR AND REPAIR THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 11V330000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120328 — electronic stability control (esc)

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILIT

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT

Campaign 11V465000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120427 — engine and engine cooling

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED

Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2

Campaign 12V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160606 — service brakes, air

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk...

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 16V206000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180411 — equipment

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018.

Campaign 17V810000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180423 — AQ (closed 20240711)

Daimler Trucks North America Recalls

R 20200529 — exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy,...

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Campaign 20V214000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Freightliner Columbia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 11V330000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V465000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V074000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V206000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V810000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V214000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2012 Freightliner Columbia reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2012 Freightliner Columbia have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.