2005 Fleetwood Expedition Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Fleetwood Expedition has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (5 reports).

2Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Expedition?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2005 Fleetwood Expedition recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V320Jul 15, 200870,101 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 05V333Jul 27, 20052,435 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Fleetwood Expedition problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility5
Visibility/Wiper4
Structure3
Engine2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2021-05-08, Visibility/Wiper
DUAL PANE WINDOW SEALS RUPTURE AND DUAL PANE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGY AND STAINED MAKING VISIBILTY TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE. ESPECIALLY CAN'T SEE YOUR MIRRORS. ACCORDING TO FORUMS IT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FLEETWOOD PRODUCTS.
2016-08-08, Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS RETAINED MOISTURE AND CAUSED A GLARE DUE TO THE SUNLIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE MOTOR HOME WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEFOGGER FEATURE FAILED TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000.
2016-05-02, Visibility/Wiper
ALL SE-GI MADE WINDOWS FOGGING UP MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS; VERY HARD TO SEE.
2013-11-05, Structure
WHILE DRIVING MY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME, I NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL ODOR. I LOOKED TOWARD THE BACK OF THE COACH AND THE REAR BEDROOM WAS FULL OF SMOKE. WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE COACH TO A SERVICE CENTER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD A HOLE IN IT NEAR THE ENGINE. THE COACH ONLY HAD 32000 MILES. THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE THROUGH THE EXHAUST HEATED THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX THAT IS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE, THE COATING ON THE WIRING MELTED AND THAT RESULTED IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW THAT COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
2013-06-25, Visibility/Wiper
OUR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SO FOGGED THAT IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR US TO DRIVE IT .OTHERS HAVE THE FOG AS WELL, I AM JUST DISGUSTED WITH THE FACT IT IS NOW SO DANGEROUS. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER WEBSITES THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDOWS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WITH THE PRICE OF THESE RV'S HOW FLEETWOOD WOULD CONTINUE TO USE SUCH DEFECTIVE WINDOWS AND ACTUALLY THINK THE PUBLIC WILL RETURN TO PURCHASE ANOTHER FLEETWOOD PRODUCT. *TR

2005 Fleetwood Expedition questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Expedition?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (5), Visibility/Wiper (4), Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Expedition has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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