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2006 Gulf Stream Vista CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 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 mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 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
Electrical system10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2006 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.

–no report yet

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

2006 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.

THIS INVOLVES MY GULF STREAM BT CRUISER. WE HAVE WATER LEAKING INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WHERE THERE IS A 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL OUTLET. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS REPAIRS AT DEALERS AND AT THE FACTORY HAVE NOT BEEN STOPPED THE LEAK. PLEASE HELP. *JB
Complaint 10173925 · Nov 21, 2006 · 1,500 miles
WATER LEAK IN LOWER STORAGE COMPARMENT, UNDER ROOM SLIDOUTS, WERE ELECTRICAL EQUIPT IS INSTALLED/WILL CAUSE EITHER FIRE OR POSSIBLE ELECTTROCUTION/REPAIR ATTEMPTS TO STOP WATER LEAKS HAVE BEEN MADE BY DEALER AND MAUFACTURER REP/HAVE NOT STOPPED WATER LEAKS. *NM MODEL IDENTIFIED AS BT CRUISER #…
Complaint 10171089 · Oct 17, 2006 · 1,085 miles

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