Fleetwood Excursion Problems by Year
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Excursion, across 16 model years (1997–2015). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Fleetwood Excursion years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Excursion year: 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Excursion: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Excursion: 7 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Excursion: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Excursion: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
- 2013 Excursion: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 Excursion: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Fleetwood Excursion problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood Excursion model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Excursion | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Excursion | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Excursion | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2009 Excursion | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 Excursion | 1 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Excursion | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Excursion | 7 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Excursion | 10 | 2 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Excursion | 2 | 3 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2003 Excursion | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2002 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood Excursion years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Excursion year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Fleetwood Excursion?
Structure, with 9 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood Excursion have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.