AutoDefect IQ

2005 Fleetwood Southwind problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (2) · Visibility (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2018-11-13 · Unknown Or Other · 24,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“we are unable to read what gear it is in and some other indicators that are in the display window above steering. we also had to have the model 1200 dometic refridgerater replaced after overheating and shorted out electrical system including the reset electrical plug in bathroom and generator switch twice, because the replacement refridgerater stil…”

2017-10-01 · Visibility/Wiper · 18,000 mi

“drivers and passenger side windows fog and get moisture between the 2 pieces of glass which causes mineral build up thus greatly reduces visibility of mirrors. vehicle is a class a motorhome.…”

2016-04-21 · Visibility/Wiper · 30,000 mi

“the side windows have fogged up to the point i can't see out the passenger side mirror. i have had numerous close calls trying to change lanes. i had all 13 windows replaced in 2014. now in march 2016 they are starting to fog up again.…”

2012-05-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 51,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. the contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. the contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. updated 7/23/12 *cn…”

2012-04-22 · Visibility · 9,000 mi

“both driver side and passenger side dual glazed windows are fogged up and making driving hazardous. the other windows in the motor home are fogging up as well. i've checked other forums on-line have found this to be a problem with other owners as well. *tr…”

2010-09-23 · Visibility · 22,000 mi

“windows are fogged up. the drivers side window & passenger side window are the worst. can't see out side mirrors. have had several close calls, changing lanes. *tr…”

2010-03-02 · Service Brakes, Air · 7,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes quit working when tried to stop the vehicle. he received a recall notice. he called the dealer and the manufacturer and was unable to speak with them. the failure mileage was 7,000.…”

2008-04-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 17,905 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind 32vs. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. he had to depress the pedal completely to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer advised him to let the brakes cool and bring them the vehicle. after allowing the brakes to cool for two…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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