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2005 Four Winds ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Four Winds Chateau, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Four Winds Chateau 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
Tires10

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

4 recalls

2005 Four Winds Chateau 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

Other: labels

Recall 05V-272 · Jun 10, 2005 · 238 vehicles

Risk. AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 05V-090 · Mar 14, 2005 · 261 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-529 · Oct 27, 2004 · 1,380 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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 Four Winds.

Best & worst years

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

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

What Chateau owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOUR WINDS CHATEAU. ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. ON OCTOBER 6, 2007, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE REMAINING TWO TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE BELT WAS VISIBLY HANGING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES.…
Complaint 10205349 · Oct 10, 2007 · 3,300 miles

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