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2005 Damon DaybreakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Damon Daybreak, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Damon Daybreak 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
Steering10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2005 Damon Daybreak 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-534 · Oct 9, 2008 · 4,677 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 06V-132 · Apr 24, 2006 · 1,705 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

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 Damon.

Best & worst years

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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Daybreak owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DAMON DAYBREAK. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWNHILL OR ON ROUGH LEVEL PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM RIGHT TO LEFT WITH SEVERE SHAKING. THE CONTACT BELIEVES HE WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THAT THE FAILURE IS WITH THE STEERING OR THE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED…
Complaint 10225277 · Apr 21, 2008 · 19,500 miles

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