2005 K-Z NEW VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 K-Z NEW Vision has problems

7 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
Tires50
Equipment10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2005 K-Z NEW Vision 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 K-Z.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other NEW Vision 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 NEW Vision median. How we score

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

What NEW Vision owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z NEW VISION. THE VEHICLE HAS MANKANG TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE FENDER ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE AND WAS INSPECTED. THE STICKER ON THE VEHICLE READ 2 AXLES 5,200 POUNDS EACH GVW 10,000.…
Complaint 10206240 · Oct 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z FRONTIER (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS TIRECO MILE STAR, SIZE ST205/75R15 TIRES (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRE SHOP STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE VALVE STEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
Complaint 10206025 · Oct 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z NEW VISION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FOUR KLEBER MILE STAR TIRES IN JANUARY OF 2006. WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, ONE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. WHILE RETURNING HOME, THE OTHER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR HIS PULL ALONG TRAILER AND…
Complaint 10194255 · Jun 26, 2007

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