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2004 Skyline NomadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Skyline Nomad, most often about the equipment adaptive/mobility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage215kEquipment adaptive/mobility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Skyline Nomad 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
Equipment adaptive/mobility11

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

2 recalls

2004 Skyline Nomad 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 Nomad 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 Nomad median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What Nomad owners report

Recent equipment adaptive/mobility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SKYLINE NOMAD TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENTIRE TRAILER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE…
Complaint 10607558 · Jul 1, 2014 · 215,000 miles

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