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2005 Viking LegendProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Viking Legend, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Viking Legend has problems

2 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
Equipment10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2005 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

2005 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: 2005 VIKING LEGEND. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V364000 CONCERNING ROOF AND PILLARS FAILURE ON AUGUST 20, 2005. THE LETTER STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO DEALER WITHIN 10 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THE RECALL. ONCE…
Complaint 10136949 · Oct 14, 2005

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