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2005 Fleetwood ExcursionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints102 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion has problems

10 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
Visibility30
Visibility/wiper30
Equipment21
Engine and engine cooling21
Structure21
Exterior lighting11
Electrical system11

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

2 recalls

2005 Fleetwood Excursion 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-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-333 · Jul 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles

Risk. THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE HITCH RECEIVER PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATING AND THE MAXIMUM TONGUE WEIGHT RATING.

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 Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

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

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Excursion owners report

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

I HAVE A 2005 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION 39B AND SEVERAL WINDOWS, INCLUDING THE DRIVER SIDE, ARE FOGGING UP. IN FACT, THE DRIVER SIDE IS SO BAD THAT I CAN BARELY SEE THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR. THIS MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND HAZARDOUS TRYING TO PASS OR CHANGE TO THE LEFT LANE. *TR
Complaint 10292425 · Nov 16, 2009 · 38,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE DEFROST DID NOT OPERATE NORMALLY SINCE THE SEALANT ON THE WINDOWS FAILED TO SEAL THEM PROPERLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED HIS VISIBILITY TO BE IMPAIRED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER IS LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE FAILURE AND…
Complaint 10285925 · Oct 1, 2009 · 30,000 miles
MY 2005 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION HAS DUAL INSULATED GLASS THAT HAS FOGGED UP. I HAVE REPLACED ONE OF THE WINDOWS BECAUSE IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IT WAS THE WINDOW THAT I LOOK THROUGH TO SEE MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WON'T REPLACE IT BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Complaint 10260640 · Mar 3, 2009 · 12,000 miles

Own a 2005 Excursion?

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