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2005 Skyline NomadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Skyline Nomad, most often about the equipment. 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 problem1Equipment

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Skyline Nomad 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2005 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 05V-238 · May 20, 2005 · 9 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CROSS MEMBER BUCKLED OR BOWED ON THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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

2005 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
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nomad owners report

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

WE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT OUR REFRIGERATOR THAT WOULD OVER TIME GET A CRACK AND THE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE SO WE NEED TO GET IT FIXED IMMEDIATELY. WE ARE SCHEDULED TO GET IT DONE NEXT WEEK BUT WE THINK WITH THEIR APOLOGY THEY SHOULD ALSO PAY FOR OUR GAS TO GET TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT…
Complaint 10235221 · Jul 21, 2008

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