2005 Fleetwood Bounder Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 16 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder. The part named most often is visibility, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and other or unknown (2). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 35%
- Other or unknown2 12%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Drivers and passenger side windows fogged as well as window behind passenger and one over sink. Slowly I believe they will all fail. I made mike thompson rv aware of the problem on three different occasions, every time saying it is not covered under warranty. I am now out of warranty with no options but to replace at my own cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10396677, filed 2011-04, 15,000 milesBrakes: “The air lines on my motorhome were improperly installed causing them to rub together in transit. Eventually a hole wore in one of the air lines causing my brakes to totally fail. Please note freighliner llc is the manufacturer of the chassis. They refused to pay for the repair. Also, please note that the model is expedition. I noted Bounder since it is the model closest to mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10121639, filed 2005-05, 10,008 milesOther or unknown: “Cooling unit in the norcold 1200lrim failed spewing ammonia. I had the unit replaced by an rv service shop. I was not advised it was on the recall list and was charged for the replacement.. Unit was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10956444, filed 2017-02, 30,000 milesElectrical system: “We were travelling on the i44 east of st.louis, on 04/14/16 when the first tire on the drivers side rear inside tire blew out, the tread had peeled off the tire and tore out the wiring in the wheel well for the 120 vac and the 12 vdc and damaged 2 compartments and about 5 feet of the tailpipe was crushed. The second tire on the passenger side inside back,(04/16/16), also on the rear inside, blew out while we were travelling on the i70 7 miles from the i270 turnoff west of cincinatti ohio. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863536, filed 2016-05, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V237000Jun 26, 2009Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systemsCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2005–2006
Fleetwood is recalling 683 my 2005-2006 bounder 35e class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operated in the lpg mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust to the exterior through a vent for…
- 09V198000Jun 2, 2009Service brakes, airCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2001–2008, Southwind 2001–2008, Pace Arrow 2001–2008 +4 more
Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied…
- 08V320000Jul 15, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2003–2007, Revolution 2003–2007, Prowler 2003–2007 +20 more
Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel…
- 06V388000Oct 4, 2006Engine and engine coolingCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2004–2007, Southwind 2004–2007, Pace Arrow 2004–2007 +4 more
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the…
- 06V218000Jun 19, 2006SteeringCovers: Fleetwood Bounder 2005–2006, Pace Arrow 2005–2006, Southwind 2005–2006 +2 more
On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Recall details for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Bounder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 2,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 9,150 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 5 | 2,900 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 6 | 37,250 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 17 | 15,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 28 | 20,000 | 10 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 13 | 20,238 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 12 | 10,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 12,127 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 38,192 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 35 | 22,432 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 24 | 36,954 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 29 | 32,660 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 24 | 43,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 10 | 68,944 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 36,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 11 | 44,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | 44,776 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | 250,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 12 | 64,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Bounder model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder reported?
Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.