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2006 Four Winds MandalayProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Four Winds Mandalay, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Four Winds Mandalay 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
Visibility/wiper10

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

3 recalls

2006 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 →

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

2006 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
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mandalay owners report

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

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL HANG UP ON THE CURVE OF THE WINDSHIELD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION UNTIL YOU STOP THE MOTORHOME AND GET OUT AND MANUALLY FREE THEM. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED.
Complaint 10957006 · Feb 26, 2017 · 80,000 miles

Own a 2006 Mandalay?

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