2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 31, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jamboree GT years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT. That is the most of any Jamboree GT model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 231 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~231 mi
Interior Lighting1 · ~231 mi
Power Train1 · ~231 mi
Structure1 · ~125,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~231 mi
Visibility1 · ~231 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%231——
Interior Lighting150%231——
Power Train150%231——
Structure150%125,000——
Suspension150%231——
Visibility150%231——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMay 22, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V232000 · 135 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 135 my 2004-2006 jamboree gt and tioga sl 29s model motor homes. The black iron propane plumbing, located under the motor home, may come into contact with chassis components and, under certain conditions, become pinched or crushed.

Risk: This could lead to a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and relocate the black iron propane pipe with a kit that provides the components to move the line to the side of the chassis frame rail. Dealers will perform this remedy free of charge. The recall began on june 20, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerAug 27, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V419000 · 197 vehicles

Problem: On certain class c motor homes, the range top liquid propane gas (lpg) connection line is a flexible hose connector. This hose is routed in close proximity to a burner and may melt when exposed to high heat for a period of time.

Risk: If melting occurs there is a potential for a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rubber lpg hose connection in the range top with a copper lpg connection. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact feetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Inadvertent slide-out extension movement (PE06005) — opened Jan 20, 2006, closed May 2, 2006.

Recent owner reports

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

The contact owned a 2015 Fiat 500C being towed by a 2005 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the Fiat detached from the Ford at the tow bar without warning. No other vehicles were struck due to the failure. There were no injuries were reported. There was no…

Structure · received May 31, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11524635

My wife debby and i bought a new rv at dan gamels in rocklin ca. The rv is a 31w gt jamboree by fleetwood. We have owed it for 14 months and the rv has been in the shop for almost 200 days. We have tried everything and nobody is willing to help us. The manufacturer just blows us off, the dealers…

Power Train · received Oct 4, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10169954

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT?

Owners most often report electrical system, interior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT a good year?

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