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2005 Starcraft Homestead SettlerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Starcraft Homestead Settler, 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 injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Starcraft Homestead Settler 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.

1 recall

2005 Starcraft Homestead Settler 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 Settler 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 Settler median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Homestead Settler owners report

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

2005 STARCRAFT 28.5 RSQB HOMESTEAD SETTLER. ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INSIDES OF THE TIRES. THERE IS LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON THE TRAILER AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH TWO SETS OF TIRES. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL RV REPAIR CENTERS THAT SAY THE AXLES NEED TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED…
Complaint 10247632 · Nov 4, 2008 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2005 Homestead Settler?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.