2005 Fleetwood Orbit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Orbit years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit. That is the most of any Orbit model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Orbit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Fleetwood Orbit recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain towable travel trailers were built without a bedroom emergency egress window.
Risk: In the event of a fire or other emergency, persons in the front bedroom area must exit through the access door. If the access door is blocked, there is no way out of the trailer, increasing the risk of injuries to the trailer occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the current sliding window with an emergency egress exit window free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-814-445-9661.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood orbit fifth wheel trailer with a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2652. The contact stated that refrigerator was replaced twice within two years due to ammonia leaking from the unit. The manufacturer was contacted who replaced the unit at their expense but…
2005 fleetwood orbit's four brakes had damaged wiring shorting the brake system. *kb the wires to the magnets were rubbing on the hubs to the extent that one pair was worn through, shorting out the brake system. The one good brake did not have the wire retaining clips fastened. The brakes were by…
Other Fleetwood Orbit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Orbit | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
See all Fleetwood Orbit problems by year, every Fleetwood model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Orbit model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.