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 Newmar ScottsdaleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2005 Newmar Scottsdale 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…
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
Steering
Risk. THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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 Newmar.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Scottsdale owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THERE WAS NO FAILURE AT THIS POINT HOWEVER THE AUXILIARY GAS TANK ON THE NEWMAR CORP. RV WHICH IS FOR THE GENERATOR IS NOT DOT COMPLIANT. THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD OF THIS BUT SAID THAT IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE. IS THIS THE CASE? *JB
Own a 2005 Scottsdale?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.