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2006 Fleetwood ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Expedition, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Fleetwood Expedition 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
Visibility40
Visibility/wiper20
Electrical system11
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2006 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

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 09V-056 · Feb 18, 2009 · 3,782 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 06V-055 · Feb 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles

Risk. THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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

2006 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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'14'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

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

THERMAL PANE WINDOWS ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES OF MY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ARE FOGGING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANES RESTRICTING VISION ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10275519 · Jul 1, 2009 · 15,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION RV. IN WARM WEATHER, ALL OF THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS CONSTANTLY GRAYISH IN COLOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAD DEFECTIVE SEALS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOWS…
Complaint 10260450 · Mar 2, 2009 · 10,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A LARGE PORTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS FOGGED. THE CONDENSATION BLOCKED VISIBILITY IN OR OUT OF THE WINDOW. THE MOISTURE COULD NOT BE REMOVED EASILY. THE AUTHORIZED…
Complaint 10250516 · Dec 2, 2008 · 12,000 miles

Own a 2006 Expedition?

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