2006 Itasca NavionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Itasca Navion, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 16, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Itasca Navion has problems

9 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
Engine and engine cooling40
Latches/locks/linkages32
Electrical system10
Service brakes10

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

4 recalls

2006 Itasca Navion 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

Seat belts

Recall 10V-470 · Oct 5, 2010 · 2,496 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-163 · Apr 10, 2007 · 1,582 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 05V-573 · Dec 28, 2005 · 193 vehicles

Risk. THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air suspension system: springs/bags

Recall 05V-265 · Jun 6, 2005 · 89 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE AND CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY 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 Itasca.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Navion 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 Navion median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Itasca Navion, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CARGO DOOR EXTENDING DURING TRAVELPE06058 · closed Apr 18, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-163
  2. Hitch Receiver FracturePE10048 · closed Dec 3, 2013
    No recall
In owners' words

What Navion owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CRACKED TURBO RESONATOR TUBE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND SPEED BELOW POSTED MINIMUMS, PARTICULARLY ON UPHILL EXPRESSWAY GRADES. *TR
Complaint 10203001 · Sep 14, 2007 · 6,858 miles
CRACKED TURBO RESONATOR TUBE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND SPEED BELOW POSTED MINIMUM ON UPHILL EXPRESSWAY GRADES. *TR
Complaint 10202996 · Sep 14, 2007 · 1,745 miles
THE TURBO RESONATOR/MANIFOLD OF MY ITASCA NAVION MOTORHOME FAILED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC RESONATOR PART. WHEN THEFAILURE OCCURS (RANDOMLY) THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER MAY PLACE THE MOVING VEHICLE IN…
Complaint 10200616 · Aug 23, 2007 · 4,500 miles

Own a 2006 Navion?

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