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2005 Viking SagaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Viking Saga, 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Viking Saga has problems

4 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
Equipment10

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

1 recall

2005 Viking Saga 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 Saga 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 Saga median. How we score

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

What Saga owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VIKING SAGA. WHILE CRANKING THE ROOF LIFT SYSTEM, THE ROOF DROPPED DOWN AND BECAME STUCK HALFWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT…
Complaint 11204987 · May 1, 2019
2005 SAGA 2107 CAMPER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DIRECT DRIVE LIFT SYSTEM, WHEN TURNING THE LIFT CRANK HANDLE THE MECHANISM ABRUPTLY SKIPS. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS *SC
Complaint 10142093 · Oct 25, 2005

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