Fleetwood Gearbox Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2014 · 14 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Fleetwood Gearbox, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2005, with 7 complaints
2004: 2200422005: 7200572006: 2200622007: 320073

n = 14 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Fleetwood Gearbox years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Gearbox model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Gearbox: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 Gearbox: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2006 Gearbox: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 Gearbox problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure630
Equipment210
Tires220
Trailer Hitches221
Electrical System110
Fuel System, Diesel110
Service Brakes, Electric110

All Fleetwood Gearbox model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 Gearbox31—Service Brakes, Electric
2006 Gearbox21—Structure
2005 Gearbox70—Structure
2004 Gearbox21—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Fleetwood Gearbox years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (7), 2007 (3), 2006 (2). 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 Gearbox?

Structure, with 6 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Fleetwood Gearbox have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.