2005 Freightliner Columbia power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Freightliner Columbia — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clutch making noise and hard to get into gear. Had clutch replaced , knowing what happens next we did not wait, know clutch is going to come apart. Truck works great now. *nm”
filed Sep 8, 2005
“Transmission would not shift at times, has auto shift top housing, check and found clutch would not release at times, replace clutch . Works fine now. *nm”
filed Sep 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub…
SB35-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 23, 2020Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket…
SB35-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 7, 2020
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Freightliner Columbia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.