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2006 Skyline NomadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Skyline Nomad, most often about the structure. 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 problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 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
Structure10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2006 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 →

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

2006 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Nomad owners report

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

PCU-CHANNEL SHEARED OFF DRIVER SIDE, REAR AXLE. THE PCU CHANNEL (OR SHACKLE) IS WHAT THE LEAF SPRING BOLTS TO WHICH HOLDS THE AXLE IN PLACE WHICH THE TIRES ARE CONNECTED TO. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER OUR RETURN FROM A TRIP WHILE DISCONNECTING THE TRAILER. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD MOVED FORWARD 2…
Complaint 10243084 · Sep 22, 2008

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