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2004 Viking LegendProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Viking Legend, 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 complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Viking Legend has problems

3 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
Structure20

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

1 recall

2004 Viking Legend 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 05V-364 · Aug 19, 2005 · 3,624 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO ANY OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.

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 Viking.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Legend 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 Legend median. How we score

'98'99'01'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Legend owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VIKING LEGEND. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE TOP OF THE CAMPER, BUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS REPOWERED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN…
Complaint 10419867 · Aug 17, 2011
DT: THE CALLER SAID SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THE ROOF AND PILLARS. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH AND WAS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL YET. SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN SHE WILL…
Complaint 10137569 · Oct 20, 2005

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