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2004 Skyline LaytonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Skyline Layton, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Skyline Layton has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2004 Skyline Layton 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-394 · Aug 6, 2008 · 22,372 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-074 · Mar 5, 2007 · 57,295 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 Skyline.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Layton 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 Layton median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Layton owners report

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

THE I-BEAM FRAME ON MY 2004 SKYLINE RAMPAGE TOY HAULER TRAILER IS CRACKED IN 6 PLACES JUST ABOVE THE AXLE SPRING HANGERS. THE CRACKS ARE APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN LENGTH AND RUN HORIZONTALLY ALONG THE FRAME. IF THE CRACKS WERE LEFT UN-REPAIRED THE AXLES WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND CAUSE A…
Complaint 10198347 · Aug 2, 2007

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