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2004 Four Winds MandalayProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Four Winds Mandalay, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Four Winds Mandalay has problems

2 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
Visibility10
Visibility/wiper10

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

5 recalls

2004 Four Winds Mandalay 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 10V-563 · Nov 16, 2010 · 3,488 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-368 · Jul 21, 2008 · 1,633 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

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 07V-584 · Dec 19, 2007 · 1,174 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-082 · Mar 5, 2007 · 58 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Low pressure warning: switch

Recall 04V-377 · Aug 4, 2004 · 60 vehicles

Risk. A VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN WITH THE AIR PRESSURE BELOW 60 PSI WITHOUT THE LOW AIR WARNING SOUNDING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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

2004 vs. every other Mandalay 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 Mandalay median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mandalay owners report

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

RV WINDSHIELD POPS OUT ON PASSENGER SIDE UPPER CORNER= HAS BEEN RESET TWICE IN LAST YEAR. PREVIOUS OWNERS ALSO HAD SAME PROBLEMS.THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN=MANUFACTURE FOUR WINDS WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM ON 2004 MANDALAY BEING IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND LAST COMPLAINT ON WINDSHIELD WAS 2007. RV WAS A…
Complaint 10349105 · Aug 12, 2010 · 40,000 miles

Own a 2004 Mandalay?

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