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2005 Country Coach InspireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Country Coach Inspire, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Country Coach Inspire has problems

7 complaints 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
Steering30
Electrical system20
Engine and engine cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Visibility10

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

4 recalls

2005 Country Coach Inspire 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.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-241 · Jun 14, 2007 · 1,051 vehicles

Risk. THE INADEQUACY OF THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD AFFECT VISIBILITY OF THE MOTOR HOME DURING HOURS OF DARKNESS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 04V-464 · Sep 21, 2004 · 380 vehicles

Risk. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN OVERHEAT THE WIRE AND INSULATION TO A POINT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 04V-259 · Jun 7, 2004 · 527 vehicles

Risk. THE FLEXING MAY RESULT IN STRESS CRACKING WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 Country Coach.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Inspire 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 Inspire median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Inspire owners report

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

2005 COUNTRY COACH / INSPIRE- SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF MOTOR HOME DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER TAKE OFF AND PUMPS. THE GEARS HAVE NO LUBRICATION AND COMPLETELY STRIPPED RESULTING IN A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF STEERING CAPABILITY THIS STRANDED US IN THE MIDDLE OF I10 WEST…
Complaint 10401263 · May 17, 2011 · 49,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PTO WAS DETERIORATED BECAUSE IT WAS DRY LUBRICATED. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT SPECULATED THAT IF THE COMPONENT WAS WET LUBRICATED, THE FAILURE WOULD BE CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN…
Complaint 10275024 · Jun 26, 2009 · 12,000 miles
WHILE TRAVELING TO ALASKA IN OUR 2005 COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE WE HAD A TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE COOLANT TO DRAIN INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSING IT TO FAIL. WE HAD TO BE TOWED 100 MILES TO A REPAIR FACILITY IN COBURG, OR, WHERE THE FOUND THAT BESIDES THE OIL COOLER,…
Complaint 10270202 · May 28, 2009 · 39,000 miles

Own a 2005 Inspire?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.