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2005 Monaco Coach CaymanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman 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
Suspension60
Structure20
Air bags10
Service brakes, air10
Steering10

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

1 recall

2005 Monaco Coach Cayman 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

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 05V-053 · Feb 14, 2005 · 2,827 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

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 Monaco Coach.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Cayman 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 Cayman median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Cayman owners report

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

DRIVING WESTBOUND FROM SUSPENSION SHOP AFTER NEW SHOCK ABSORBERS INSTALLED,AND REQUEST FOR INSPECTION ON TRAILING ARMS THAT SHOP NOW DENIES THE REQUEST. ABOUT 7-10 MILES AWAY FROM SHOP HIT HARD BUMP AND TRAILING ARM SHIFTED DOWN WHICH TURNED WHOLE REAR SIDEWAYS AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THIS WAS A…
Complaint 11374144 · Nov 11, 2020 · 41,000 miles
HAD TRAILING ARMS REPLACED BECASUE OF A WELLKNOWN PREMATURE FAILURE PROBLEM. BOTH TRAILING ARMS WERE CRACKED. IN ONE, THE CRACK WAS RELATIVELY FAR ADVANCED AND LIKELY WOULD HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY IN SHORT ORDER. THE OTHER WAS JUST STARTING. *TR
Complaint 10503057 · Mar 14, 2013 · 23,000 miles
2005 MONACO CAYMAN MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN TRAILING ARMS RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE APPROACHED THE ON-RAMP TO THE FREEWAY, THE MOTORHOME BEGAN TO SWAY A BIT, AND WHEN HE ACTUALLY GOT ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH, AND WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW…
Complaint 10485683 · Nov 27, 2012

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