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2006 Skyline WeekenderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Skyline Weekender, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Visibility

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Skyline Weekender 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
Visibility11

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

3 recalls

2006 Skyline Weekender 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

Other: labels

Recall 05V-491 · Oct 24, 2005 · 90 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CARGO WEIGHT IS EXCEEDED AND THE TRAILER OVERLOADED, THE EXCESS WEIGHT CAN CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR, TIRE FAILURE OR OTHER DAMAGE.

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 Weekender 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 Weekender median. How we score

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

What Weekender owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2006 SKYLINE WEEKENDER (TRAVEL TRAILER). WHEN THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ACTIVATED THE HEATER, SHE BEGAN EXPERIENCING RED, RUNNY EYES, A RUNNY NOSE, DIZZINESS, A RASPY THROAT, AND COULD NOT KEEP WATER DOWN. ONE MORNING, SHE AWAKENED DIZZY AND GASPING FOR AIR. SHE THEN FELL…
Complaint 10215130 · Jan 16, 2008

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