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2005 Country Coach IntrigueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Country Coach Intrigue, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Country Coach Intrigue has problems

3 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
Suspension20
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, diesel10
Power train10
Structure10
Tires10
Electrical system10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2005 Country Coach Intrigue 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 08V-119 · Mar 13, 2008 · 1,228 vehicles

Risk. 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 MOTOR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 05V-373 · Aug 29, 2005 · 88 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE ROOM TO UNEXPECTEDLY EXTEND WHILE IN -TRANSIT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 05V-209 · May 9, 2005 · 282 vehicles

Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

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 Intrigue 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 Intrigue median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Intrigue owners report

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

I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 COUNTRY COACH INTRIGUE IN SEPT OF 2004. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE SELLING DEALER IN JUNCTION CITY, OR. FOR RECURRING PROBLEMS ON 11/18/04 THAT INCLUDED AN INSTABILITY PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END. THE COACH BOTTOMED OUT AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN HITTING DIPS. THE MANUFACTURER…
Complaint 10157910 · May 20, 2006 · 25,089 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BY THE MANUFACTURER, TWICE BY THE LOCAL DEALER AND TWICE BY INDEPENDENT GLASS DEALERS. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE FAILURE IS CAUSED BY…
Complaint 10149094 · Jan 31, 2006 · 17,000 miles

Own a 2005 Intrigue?

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