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2005 Gator Made Flatbed TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Gator Made Flatbed Trailer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Gator Made Flatbed Trailer 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
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2005 Gator Made Flatbed Trailer 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.

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 Gator Made.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Flatbed Trailer 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 Flatbed Trailer median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flatbed Trailer owners report

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

The contact owns a 2022 Gator Made Trailer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the message “Check Trailer Brake Wiring” was displayed, and the trailer brake failed to engage as needed. The trailer was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed but no issues were found. The trailer was…
Complaint 11513297 · Mar 22, 2023 · 20,000 miles

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