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2018 Columbia Aliner AscapeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Columbia Aliner Ascape, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-330 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 100%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Columbia Aliner Ascape has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Columbia Aliner Ascape recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2018 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 17V-330 · May 19, 2017 · 40 vehicles · 40 repaired

Risk. The LP gas bottles may fall from the trailer during travel, increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Columbia.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Aliner Ascape year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aliner Ascape median. How we score

'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aliner Ascape owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COLUMBIA ALINER ASCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FELL OUT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOLDING RIVET WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 11057037 · Dec 28, 2017 · 110 miles

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