Fleetwood Expedition Problems by Year
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Expedition, across 16 model years (1997–2016). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.
Fleetwood Expedition years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Expedition year: 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Expedition: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Expedition: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2004 Expedition: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Expedition: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2008 Expedition: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2014 Expedition: 1 complaint, 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 Expedition problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Fleetwood Expedition model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Expedition | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2014 Expedition | 1 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2011 Expedition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Expedition | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 Expedition | 1 | 6 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 Expedition | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 Expedition | 7 | 4 | — | Visibility | |
| 2005 Expedition | 11 | 2 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Expedition | 5 | 3 | — | Visibility | |
| 2003 Expedition | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Expedition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Expedition | 5 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2000 Expedition | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Expedition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Expedition | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Expedition | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fleetwood Expedition years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Expedition 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 Expedition?
Visibility, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Fleetwood Expedition have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.