2005 Monaco Coach Cayman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayman years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Cayman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 23,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 86% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 29% | 22,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 14% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 41,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Monaco Coach Cayman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
Risk: This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.
Driving westbound from suspension shop after new shock absorbers installed,and request for inspection on trailing arms that shop now denies the request. About 7-10 miles away from shop hit hard bump and trailing arm shifted down which turned whole rear sideways and almost lost control. This was a…
Had trailing arms replaced becasue of a wellknown premature failure problem. Both trailing arms were cracked. In one, the crack was relatively far advanced and likely would have failed completely in short order. The other was just starting. *tr
2005 monaco cayman motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to broken trailing arms recall. *smd the consumer stated as he approached the on-ramp to the freeway, the motorhome began to sway a bit, and when he actually got on the freeway at a speed of 50 mph, and when he applied the brakes to slow…
Our monaco cayman rv's trailing arms broke. This caused extreme swerving at speeds over 40 and especially when the brakes were applied. We took it to a shop to be repaired and warned them not to drive it. They test drove it anyway, and i got a call that the technician thought he was going to die…
The events were erratic driving due to a broken trailing arm on our monaco cayman motorhome. The parts are original equipment. They were replaced aftermarket parts that are much more stout. I was told it was a life threatening failure, which monaco doesn't want to address. *tr
Other Monaco Coach Cayman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cayman | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 Cayman | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Cayman | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Cayman | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 Cayman | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Cayman | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 Cayman | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 Cayman | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 Cayman | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Monaco Coach Cayman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayman model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.