repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2005 Keystone SprinterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2005 Keystone Sprinter, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Keystone Sprinter has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
3Tires
2Equipment
1Suspension
1Trailer hitches1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Keystone Sprinter 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
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
Risk. THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
no report yet
Lpg systems: furnace
Risk. THE FURNACE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL AND DISCONNECT FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET.
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 Keystone.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Sprinter 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 Sprinter median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Keystone Sprinter, and the recalls they led to.
- CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEELSLed to recall 05V-201
In owners' words
What Sprinter owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER RUBBED THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRAILER. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WHEEL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE…
THERE ARE MANY FAILURES DUE TO BAD CHASSIS DESIGN, THE LIPPERT FRAMES ON FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS ARE CRACKING AND POSE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRAVEL TRAILER SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE TRAILERS STRUCTURE WAS INSPECTED BY A SERVICE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THERE WERE SUCH POOR STABILITY AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Own a 2005 Sprinter?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.