2005 Fleetwood Gearbox Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2014 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Gearbox years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox. That is the most of any Gearbox model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 8,450 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure3 · ~8,450 mi
Equipment2
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure343%8,450——
Equipment229%———
Electrical System114%———
Fuel System, Diesel114%———
Tires114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 4 complaints
2008: 4200842009: 2200922014: 120141

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Fleetwood Gearbox recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Stock fuel filter leaking gas! Call for replacement and was told to get rid of the filter and replace with a fitting, because "that filter is a fire hazard." this generator is the 5500 gold that is installed in many rvs, and is made by cummings. The cummings dealer is slc, ut is the one that told…

Fuel System, Diesel · received Jul 18, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10614657

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood gear box travel trailer. The contact stated that he received a recall notice from dometic regarding his refrigerator and the fatigue crack that may develop in the boiler tube. The notice also indicated that if a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution…

Equipment · received Oct 27, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10289987

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood gear box. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 06e076000 (equipment:recreational vehicle) and immediately called the manufacturer. The contact was then referred to numerous…

Equipment · received Feb 6, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10257717

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood gearbox (travel trailer). When the contact pulled the vehicle over to dump out the trailer, she discovered that the belts detached from the driver's side tires without warning. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer and they stated that the weight was too heavy…

Tires · received Aug 6, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10237179

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood gearbox 335. In an attempt to clean the camper, the contact discovered that the upper cabinets were pulling away from the ceiling and the floor was leaning. He got underneath the vehicle and discovered that the frame support beams were bent and failed due to…

Structure · received Apr 14, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10224395

Other Fleetwood Gearbox years

← 2004 Gearbox · 2006 Gearbox →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 Gearbox31
2006 Gearbox21
200570
2004 Gearbox21

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report structure, equipment, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gearbox model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.