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2005 Gulf Stream Vista CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser has problems

3 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
Structure20
Power train10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 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.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 05V-446 · Oct 4, 2005 · 306 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CREATES POINTS OF POSSIBLE WEAR DUE TO VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH, OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINES TO FATIGUE AND LEAK…

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 Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Vista Cruiser 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 Vista Cruiser median. How we score

'97'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06'11'12'13'15'16'17'20'21'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vista Cruiser owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER RV. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER PANEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 18,000.
Complaint 10264846 · Apr 9, 2009 · 18,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE DRIVESHAFT ANGLES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND WAS EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE…
Complaint 10171874 · Oct 26, 2006 · 3,970 miles

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