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2006 Pilgrim Open RoadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2006 Pilgrim Open Road, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Pilgrim Open Road has problems

6 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
Structure40
Trailer hitches20
Equipment10

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

1 recall

2006 Pilgrim Open Road 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

Recall 08V-336 · Jul 24, 2008 · 25,500 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 Pilgrim.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Open Road 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 Open Road median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Open Road owners report

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

PINBOX FAILED WHERE CONNECTED TO MAIN FRAME. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRAILER FRONT TO FALL APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES, ALMOST CONTACTING THE TOP OF THE TRUCK BED RAILS. FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHEN WE STOPPED AT AN RV PARK AT THE END OF DAY. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES FAILED AT THE CONNECTION OF THE PINBOX…
Complaint 10726598 · Jun 22, 2015 · 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PILGRIM OPEN ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER DROPPED ONTO THE BED SIDE RAILS OF THE TRUCK AND KING PIN. THE HITCH WENT INTO THE TRAILER. THE METAL HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FATIGUED. THE RV WAS THEN…
Complaint 10440447 · Dec 19, 2011 · 5,000 miles
2006 PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL OPEN ROAD 5TH WHEEL PIN BOX WELDING BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE AND AS A RESULT THE METAL AROUND THE WELDING ON THE LEFT SIDE HAS ALSO BROKEN IN A COUPLE OF SPOTS. THE PIN BOX APPEARS TO BE READY TO GO THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE 5TH WHEEL. HAD WE NOT DISCOVERED THIS PRIOR TO…
Complaint 10331662 · May 21, 2010

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