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2005 Fleetwood ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition, 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 complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition has problems

11 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
Visibility50
Visibility/wiper40
Structure31
Engine21
Electrical system11

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

2 recalls

2005 Fleetwood Expedition 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 Expedition 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 Expedition median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Expedition owners report

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

WE HAVE CALLED FLEETWOOD IN DECATUR IN MANY TIMES THAT THE MOTOR HOME WINDOWS IN OUR 2005 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION ARE FOGGY. THEY JUST KEEP GETTING WORSE AND NOW ALL 10 WINDOWS ARE FOGGY. THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. THEY WILL NOT HELP US. WE ARE RETIRED AND ON LIMITED INCOME. WE…
Complaint 10421146 · Aug 23, 2011
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FOGGED UP BECAUSE SEAL TO THERMAL PANE FAILED CAUSING REDUCED VISION TO LEFT SIDE MIRROR ON THE COACH. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE ONE IS UNABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC OUT LEFT MIRROR ESPECIALLY WHEN SUN IS SHINING JUST RIGHT THAT CREATES A GLARE IN THE MIRROR.
Complaint 10403309 · May 23, 2011 · 10,999 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION DIESEL RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEALS ON THE THREE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD FAILED CAUSING AIR TO SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE HAD…
Complaint 10369532 · Dec 7, 2010 · 28,000 miles

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