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2005 Starcraft Homestead RancherProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Starcraft Homestead Rancher, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Starcraft Homestead Rancher 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

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

1 recall

2005 Starcraft Homestead Rancher 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-381 · Aug 1, 2008 · 16,644 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 Starcraft.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Homestead Rancher 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 Homestead Rancher median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Homestead Rancher owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 STARCRAFT HOMESTEAD RANCHER 285 DBS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRES WERE WORN AWAY DUE TO THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRAME. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NO FAILURES OR DEFECTS; HOWEVER, THE TIRES CONTINUE TO WEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
Complaint 10240663 · Sep 2, 2008

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