2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,300miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and fuel system (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,300 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment 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 55%
- Equipment2 18%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Caliper/brake lock up and excessive heat/burning/smoking (ABS sensors burned out due to heat). Manufacturer (workhorse) has aparently known about it for years, delaying remedy parts, and refused to complete temporary fix on all 4 wheels after a breakdown on affected vehicle. This causes multiple breakdowns and potentially dangerous situations to both occupants and others around. We were authorized for repair on only 2 wheels. Due to break down trip had to be canceled. Rv was left for repairs at an authorized dealer 300 miles from our home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342405, filed 2010-07, 12,556 milesEquipment: “Dt: large slide on hte motorhome; when you get into a 35-40 mile wind it moves out from the motorhome about an inch.all of the switches are unreachable, you have to take off your seat belt to reach them. It is not driver friendly. There is no resistance in the steering.(wanders all over the road).”
NHTSA complaint #10120340, filed 2005-05, 3,600 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood pacearrow 35g. The contact stated that after filling his tank and driving off from the gas station, he would smell an odor of fuel. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that fuel was leaking from the cross-member which was fractured. The contact also noticed that the filler spout was also fractured and compresses against the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,600. The current mileage was approximately 7,800. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10482317, filed 2012-10, 7,600 milesBody and structure: “While in transit the dining room slide fails and the slide will slide out due to an electrical brake failure. Additionally, the slide is pulled out during transit when hit by cross winds. The slide will then slide out from the body of the coach anywhere from one to eight inches. This has been reported to Fleetwood enterprises on several occasions beginning in january 2006 and most recently in january 2007. There have been a total of four failures and three motors replaced in a 12 month period. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178709, filed 2007-01, 5,443 milesMileage when problems were reported
82% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 20,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V198000Jun 2, 2009Service brakes, airCovers: Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2001–2008, Southwind 2001–2008, Bounder 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 Pace Arrow 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 Pace Arrow 2004–2007, Bounder 2004–2007, Southwind 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 Pace Arrow 2005–2006, Bounder 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 Pace Arrow → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10021725May 1, 2007Other or unknown. Replacing full walls slide-out room attachment brackets.
- 10022625Mar 1, 2007Latches, locks and linkages. Travel lock repairs for full wall slide - out. Conditions for replacement damaged travel lock feet, damaged travel locks, inoperative travel locks, or uneven travel lock landing pads.
Other model years of the Fleetwood Pace Arrow
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 6,300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 18 | 18,388 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 12 | 24,482 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 15,274 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 15 | 40,510 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 15 | 23,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 11 | 4,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 11 | 76,666 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 40,020 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | 42,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | 54,966 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | 120,319 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Fleetwood Pace Arrow model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2005 Fleetwood Pace Arrow been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 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 Pace Arrow reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,300 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 20,000 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.