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2005 Safari Coach SimbaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Safari Coach Simba, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Safari Coach Simba has problems

2 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
Electrical system11
Engine and engine cooling11
Equipment11
Exterior lighting11
Fuel system, other11
Latches/locks/linkages11
Power train11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering11
2 other systems22

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

3 recalls

2005 Safari Coach Simba 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

Electrical system

Recall 06V-227 · Jun 23, 2006 · 2,582 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 05V-081 · Mar 1, 2005 · 81 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE BATTERY CABLE AND CAUSE A BACK FEED THROUGH THE CHASSIS 12V SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR LOSS.

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 Safari Coach.

Best & worst years

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

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

What Simba owners report

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

THE CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS ON HIS 2005 SAFARI SIMBA. *JB EXHAUST FUMES GENERATED THROUGH THE COACH AND OFF SET THE ALARM (TWICE), THE POWER STEERING WOULD SCREAM WHEN TURNS WERE MADE, THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, THE CONSUMER LOCKED HERSELF IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO…
Complaint 10127920 · Jun 23, 2005

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