2005 Thule Utility TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2005 Thule Utility Trailer. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Thule Utility Trailer has problems

0 complaints 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

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

1 recall

2005 Thule Utility Trailer 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

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 07V-523 · Nov 6, 2007 · 73 vehicles

Risk. THE AXLE MAY RELEASE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM TRAILER AND MAY BEGIN TO VIBRATE OR WEAVE WHILE IN TOW INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Thule.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Utility Trailer 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 Utility Trailer median. How we score

'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2005 Utility Trailer?

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